Cooking on a college budget: Butterscotch Oreos
Written by Jessica Kemper, Oct 14, 2011, 0 Comments
Need something quick and affordable for a party or bake sale? When in doubt, dip things in chocolate. Or, in this case, butterscotch and chocolate. These treats look pretty, taste delicious and are ready in no time.
However, a strong sweet tooth is required for these cookies. For something that tastes less sugary, swap the roles of butterscotch and chocolate. Not a fan of butterscotch? Use semi-sweet chocolate and white chocolate instead.
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Ingredients:
20 Oreos
12 oz. package butterscotch chips
4 oz. chopped semi-sweet chocolate
2 tbsp. + 1 tsp. shortening
Sprinkles (optional)
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Pour butterscotch chips into a bowl. Add 2 tbsp. shortening. Heat in a microwave for 45 seconds. Stir and continue to microwave in 30 second intervals, until butterscotch is smooth and melted. In a separate bowl, heat chocolate and 1 tsp. shortening for 30 seconds. Stir, and continue to heat at 20 second intervals until smooth and melted.
One by one, dip Oreos into melted butterscotch, and coat completely. Place on a plate or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Using a teaspoon, drizzle melted chocolate on the tops of the Oreos. Decorate with sprinkles, as desired.
Place Oreos in the refrigerator until butterscotch and chocolate is firm.
