butterscotch

noun

but·ter·scotch ˈbə-tər-ˌskäch

: a candy made from brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and water

also : the flavor of such candy

: a moderate yellowish brown

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And just like the butterscotch candies beloved by grandparents everywhere, everything Austen writes deserves to be savored. —

Lizz Schumer, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 After making chocolate chip cookie dough, Lorelei tossed some potato chips into the batter and then topped the cookies with butterscotch after baking them. —

Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024 The palate opens with butterscotch, toffee, and maple syrup, followed by oak, vanilla, and caramel on the finish. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024 The aroma is robust and complex, featuring notes of sweet caramel and honeyed butterscotch. —

Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for butterscotch