Keto Butterscotch Candy Bars Recipe

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Keto Butterscotch Candy Bars
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Description

Relive the joy of a favorite childhood candy with these homemade butterscotch candy bars, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings anytime. Forget the tricks – this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a delightful treat reminiscent of a classic candy bar, offering a comforting taste of nostalgia. These low-carb candy bars feature a soft, chewy nougat center, infused with a rich butterscotch flavor and dotted with satisfying crunchy pieces.

Each bite offers a delightful textural contrast that keeps you coming back for more. A generous coating of dark chocolate envelops the nougat, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and slightly bitter notes. A sprinkle of sea salt elevates the chocolate, enhancing its flavor and providing a pleasant counterpoint to the sweetness.

The result is an irresistible candy bar that will have you reaching for another piece. Nougat, a confection known for its chewy texture and mix-ins, forms the heart of this candy. In this recipe, a special nougat is crafted using powdered sweetener, coconut oil, and butterscotch flavoring, creating a guilt-free indulgence.

Unlike commercially produced candy bars that rely on preservatives for extended shelf life, these homemade treats are best enjoyed fresh. For optimal taste and texture, store them in the refrigerator and savor within three days. However, if you desire a longer-lasting treat, these candy bars can be stored in the freezer for up to a week or more.

When frozen, they transform into a delightful, crunchy confection, offering a refreshing twist on the classic candy bar experience.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
12 h 20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
12 h 35 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 piece serving
C
Calories
160 Kcal

C
Carbs
5 g
Fi
Fiber
2 g
Sugar
1 g

P
Protein
2 g

C
Fats
15 g
Saturated Fats 9 g
Unsaturated Fats 5 g

Cholestrol 45 mg
Sodium 50 mg
Potassium 30 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Coconut oil
    Coconut oil
    1 tbsp
    2.
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    4 tbsp
    3.
    Imitation Butterscotch Extract
    Imitation Butterscotch Extract
    0.5 tsp
    4.
    Cream cheese
    Cream cheese
    1 tbsp
    5.
    Peanut butter
    Peanut butter
    1 tbsp
    6.
    Butter, unsalted
    Butter, unsalted
    1 tbsp
    7.
    Vanilla extract
    Vanilla extract
    0.25 tsp
    8.
    Liquid stevia
    Liquid stevia
    10 Drop
    9.
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
    4 tbsp
    10.
    Unsweetened Dark Chocolate For Baking
    Unsweetened Dark Chocolate For Baking
    2 oz
    11.
    Coconut oil
    Coconut oil
    1 tbsp
    12.
    Liquid stevia
    Liquid stevia
    10 Drop
    13.
    Vanilla extract
    Vanilla extract
    0.25 tsp
    14.
    Salt, sea salt
    Salt, sea salt
    0.5 tsp

Instructions

    1.
    Use a fork to mash coconut oil (not melted) and powdered erythritol together until you have a crumbly paste. Stir butterscotch extract into the paste (you can substitute with maple extract). Next, preheat an oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use your fork to press the coconut oil mixture onto the paper in a flat layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow the liquid mixture to cool until it hardens.
    2.
    In a new heat-safe dish, add cream cheese, peanut butter, and butter. Microwave the dish for just 5-10 seconds, as the cream cheese and peanut butter will soften very quickly. Stir the ingredients together into a lump-free mixture. Stir vanilla extract, liquid stevia, and more powdered erythritol into the mixture. Now, break the hardened toffee from Step 1 into tiny pieces, and stir them into the cream cheese mixture to complete the nougat.
    3.
    Line the bottom of a 5x7 or smaller glass dish with a piece of parchment paper. Spread the soft nougat into a very thin layer across the parchment paper, then set the dish in your freezer to set. To make the chocolate topping, combine finely chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil in a small heat-safe bowl. Place the heat-safe bowl over a small pot filled with 1-inch of water to make a bain-marie. Heat the bain-marie until the chocolate melted, stirring it with the coconut oil to form a smooth coating. Stir more liquid stevia and vanilla extract into the chocolate.
    4.
    Remove the chocolate from the heat and immediately place it on a potholder to cool down. Stir the chocolate until it no longer steaming or too hot to touch. Pour the liquid chocolate over the cold nougat layer, making sure to cover any little pieces of toffee and fill any dips in the nougat. Sprinkle coarse grains of sea salt over the wet chocolate. Place the dish in your refrigerator to set overnight or for 12 hours.
    5.
    When the candy is hardened, remove it from the refrigerator. Pull the parchment paper up to release the candy in a solid block. Cut the block into long strips, then cut the strips into halves. The original recipe here makes approximately 18 butterscotch bars. Keep all leftover pieces stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.