butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
ˈbə-tər-ˌskäch 
1
: a candy made from brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and water
also
: the flavor of such candy
2
: a moderate yellowish brown
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The finish is long and sweet, with lingering notes of caramel/butterscotch, licorice, and candied orange zest.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
One reader even recommended making it with butterscotch instant pudding mix.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
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What emerges from that bottle noses with a brilliant blast of butterscotch and cardamom.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
One reader even recommended making it with butterscotch instant pudding mix.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
Shop Now Lush Cosmetics Chelsea Morning Perfume This fragrance smells like a butterscotch, and reminds me of mom’s homemade pancakes.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
What emerges from that bottle noses with a brilliant blast of butterscotch and cardamom.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Butterscotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterscotch. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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butterscotch
noun
but·ter·scotch
-ˌskäch
: a candy or dessert topping made from sugar, corn syrup, and water
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