butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
ˈbə-tər-ˌskäch 
1
: a candy made from brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and water
also
: the flavor of such candy
2
: a moderate yellowish brown
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The second pour: Kaye and Cain share tastes of their distillery’s limited-edition candy-cap mushroom liqueur, and the whole car warms with the smells of butterscotch and maple.
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Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2025
Chewy, soft, and sweet, semisweet chocolate and butterscotch come together in these tasty treats.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
In ice cream form, sticky toffee is accomplished by pairing a butterscotch ice cream with tender pieces of pear cake, echoing the warm, nostalgic flavors of the classic dessert with a comforting, seasonal twist.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The miso butterscotch brownie mixes caramel cream, miso and gluten-free dark chocolate brownies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
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Audrey T. Williams, Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2025
Chewy, soft, and sweet, semisweet chocolate and butterscotch come together in these tasty treats.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
In ice cream form, sticky toffee is accomplished by pairing a butterscotch ice cream with tender pieces of pear cake, echoing the warm, nostalgic flavors of the classic dessert with a comforting, seasonal twist.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The miso butterscotch brownie mixes caramel cream, miso and gluten-free dark chocolate brownies.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Butterscotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterscotch. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
-ˌskäch
: a candy or dessert topping made from sugar, corn syrup, and water
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