Santa’s Sweets 1965

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 8

Indulge in the festive spirit with Santa's Sweets 1965

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

2 hours 20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

22g

Fat

14g

Santa's Sweets 1965 are a retro dessert that have been enjoyed by families around the holiday season since the 1960s. The combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips gives the treat a unique flavor and is balanced by the tartness of the sour cream. This dessert is a perfect addition to any holiday gathering or as a sweet sentiment to gift to loved ones.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, melt the chocolate and butterscotch chips on low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth.
2.	Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream, powdered sugar and salt until well combined
3.	In a separate bowl, mix the vanilla wafer crumbs and chopped nuts together.
4.	Add the chocolate mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5.	Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and pour the mixture in.
6.	Refrigerate until firm, and then cut into squares and serve.

PROS

These sweet treats feature a decadent chocolate and butterscotch flavor with a creamy texture, perfect for indulging in some holiday cheer.
They are easy to make and do not require baking.

CONS

Santa’s Sweets 1965 are high in sugar and calories, so it’s best to enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest food, the nuts in this recipe offer healthy fats, fiber and minerals such as iron and magnesium. Dark chocolate also contains antioxidants and may have heart-healthy benefits when consumed in moderation.

	6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
	6 ounces butterscotch chips
	1/2 cup sour cream
	3/4 cup powdered icing sugar
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs , finely crushed
	1/2 cup chopped nuts