Old Fashioned Butterscotch Cookie Food

BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• In the large bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
• With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs, one at a time, mixing completely after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the flour mixture, just until combined (do not over-mix). Stir in the butterscotch morsels.
• Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 375° F. Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
• Drop dough by rounded tablespoons two-inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Place the baking sheets back in the refrigerator or in the freezer for about 10 minutes to chill again.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or just until light brown around the edges. The centers will still be soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in toffee bits and pecans. Shape into a 10-in. roll; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1-2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bag; freeze. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand a few minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake as directed.

OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC BUTTERSCOTCH ICEBOX COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream together butter and brown sugar until light.
• Add egg and vanilla, and mix well.
• Stir together flour, salt, and baking powder and add to sugar-egg-butter mix, mixing well. Stir in nuts.
• Form dough into a 2-inch-diameter log and wrap in foil or waxed paper. Chill for 12 to 24 hours.
• Slice and bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.