A very old butterscotch recipe:
1 C butter
1 C sugar
1 C molasses
Dash of real vanilla
Combine butter, sugar and molasses in a pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook about 20 minutes, Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour onto a well butter platter. Allow to cool and harden. When totally hard crack it with the corner of a knife.
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