Cranberry Butterscotch Squares Recipe

Delight your holiday guests with these stunning Cranberry Butterscotch Squares! A festive twist on a classic, this recipe features a vibrant cranberry base, creamy butterscotch, and a delicate pink icing, finished with glistening dried cranberries. Perfect for Christmas trays, gifting, or simply enjoying a delicious treat. Makes a generous batch – share the joy!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 3 mins

Calories 119.3 kcal

Protein 1g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Butterscotch Squares

Graham Crackers
Margarine
Brown Sugar
1/4 cup milk
Vanilla
Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Almond Extract
Red Food Coloring
Icing Sugar

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How to Make Cranberry Butterscotch Squares

In a large bowl, combine 1 (12 ounce) package butterscotch chips, 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, and 1 cup fresh cranberries. Mix until well combined.
Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Meanwhile, prepare the icing: In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Tint the icing with a few drops of pink food coloring until you achieve your desired shade.
Once the cranberry layer is firm, spread the pink icing evenly over the top.
Garnish with 1/2 cup dried cranberries.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cranberry Butterscotch Squares?

Cranberry Butterscotch Squares takes about 23 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 3 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cranberry Butterscotch Squares?

Cranberry Butterscotch Squares has approximately 119.3 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cranberry Butterscotch Squares?

The key ingredients for Cranberry Butterscotch Squares are Graham Crackers, Margarine, Brown Sugar, Milk, Vanilla, Graham Cracker Crumbs. See the full list with measurements above.