Theres no scotch whisky in the recipe, so whats up with the name?

Youre usually presented with a spectrum of options to bake with,melt, or enjoy by the handful.

Youre probably well-versed in the world ofwhite chocolateand milk or darkchocolate.

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What is Butterscotch?

How Did Butterscotch Get Its Name?

Yes, theres butter in the recipe.

But whats up with the -scotch portion of the name?

What Makes Butterscotch Different From Caramel, Toffee, and Dulce de Leche?

Heres how butterscotch is different from caramel, toffee, and dulce de leche.

Porter and Brekke reveal even more butterscotch recipe ideas that you’re able to run with: