Butterscotch Cookies

20 Servings Prep: 20 Min. + Chilling  Bake: 10 Min./ Batch
    Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  2. 2 tablespoons shortening
  3. 1 cup packed brown sugar
  4. 1 egg
  5. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  7. 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  8. 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  9. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  10. 1/4 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
  11. 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
  12. Directions

  13. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture ans mix well. Stir in toffee bits and pecans. Shape into a 10-in. roll; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
  14. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.

 

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