Goldfish Drops
Goldfish Drops are a fun no-bake treat that is super easy to whip up and you can pretty much add any extra ingredients you like.
I remember seeing this Betty Crocker recipe for Goldfish Drops a few years ago. My kids would eat Goldfish crackers like they were going out of style when they were little.
With yummy ingredients such as butterscotch and pretzels, Goldfish Drops are the perfect combination of salty and sweet and are a great nut-free option for school snacks and parties.
This crunchy treat can be made in just three simple steps for you and your family to enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Crunchy Goldfish Snack
- Few ingredients
- No-bake
- Customizable
- Sweet and salty
- Kids love them
- Crunchy texture
Ingredients for Goldfish Drops
- Butterscotch chips
- Shortening
- Pretzels
- Goldfish crackers (plain original flavor)
How to Make Goldfish Drops
- Step One: In a saucepan, melt the butterscotch and shortening over low heat, stirring often. Remove from heat.
- Step Two: Stir in pretzels and Goldfish crackers.
- Step Three: Drop by tablespoons onto wax paper. Leave to set at least an hour. Serve once butterscotch is firm.
Equipment Needed to make Salty and Sweet Goldfish Treat
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What to Serve with Crunchy Goldfish Snack
- Butterscotch Steamer
- Shirley Temple
- Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn
- Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Smarties Blondies
Variations
- Substitute butterscotch chips with white chocolate chips.
- You can substitute pretzels for peanuts if you do want to add nuts to it.
- Try different flavors of Goldfish crackers, like vanilla Goldfish.
Storage Instructions
Best Way to Store Goldfish Drops
Store leftover Goldfish Drops in an airtight container in the fridge. They should last for 2-3 weeks.
Can I Freeze?
Yes, you can freeze Goldfish Drops. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Do Goldfish Drops have to be stored in the fridge or freezer?
No, they can also be stored on the counter for about 5 days if you like.
No-Bake Treats
- No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Haystacks
- Rocky Road Bites
- Pineapple Pretzel Fluff
- No-Bake Butterscotch Cookies
You’ll also like this Butterscotch Pudding and butterscotch sauce.
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Goldfish Drops
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Ingredients
- 1 package butterscotch chips (about 1½ cups) 11oz/300g package, about 1½ cups
- 1 tbsp shortening
- 1 cup pretzels
- 2 cups original Goldfish crackers
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butterscotch and shortening over low heat, stirring often. Remove from heat.
- Stir in pretzels and Goldfish crackers.
- Drop by tablespoons onto wax paper. Leave to set at least an hour. Serve once butterscotch is firm.
Equipment
Nutrition
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Great snack idea for the kiddos!!!
I love sweet and salty from the new Chips Ahoy cookies to caramel and cheddar popcorn and potato chips with chocolate frosting. I would have never thought of this though. Love the idea, ease, and versatility. My grocery store has store brand puffins that are puffin shaped crackers. My grand kids live in Florida and think they are really cute. They would love puffin drops.
Thanks for sharing. Have always just used them as is.
THese look good and I imagine that they are not super sweet because of the goldfish and the pretzels in the, I think that my granddaughters and I would like to try these, I have printed out the recipe, Thank you for sharing this recipe.
My kids love Goldfish crackers and pretzels. They would be thrilled with this snack!
I like the idea of peanut butter and pretzels added. It would be a nice snack to have around.
This looks delicious, very creative, I think I would go a step further and cover it in dark chocolate. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Wow, I have to make this treat soon and not just for the kids…I love Goldfish and to have them covered in butterscotch…Yum!
My grandaughter would like these, she likes her goldfish
OMG I need to try these!
My little nephew loves goldfish crackers and he would lose his mind over these! 🙂
I have made similar ones with cereal but had not thought of using Goldfish, I will have to try that out!!
I can’t wait to try these. We all love sweet and salty! Thank you!
wow what a neat idea & tasty treat! I’m for sure making this! Thanks so much for sharing.
Oh my goodness…pinning this recipe right away….I know some kids who would LOVE these!
Wow those look so good~I’m trying this today. 🙂
These look so yummy!
Huh! What a great idea.. Thank you for sharing! I would never have thought to use the crackers in this way
Well these are different! They would be devoured in this house!
I would have never thought to use goldfish in treat like this. Thanks for the idea, I’m sure my kids will love this..