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 treat includes an allergen warning: the ice cream includes milk, the butterscotch crumbles have nonfat dry milk and whole milk powder, and the butterscotch syrup has nonfat dry milk, too.
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
The pudding cups have been staples in lunch boxes and a go-to after-school snack for years, with favorite flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and butterscotch satisfying the sweet tooth of fans of all ages.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 21 May 2024
The pudding cups have been staples in lunch boxes and a go-to after-school snack for years, with favorite flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and butterscotch satisfying the sweet tooth of fans of all ages.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024
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“Butterscotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterscotch. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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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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