Butterscotch Basketball Cookies Recipe

Name: Butterscotch Basketball Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butterscotch chips; 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup shortening; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; Paste food coloring

Servings: persons

1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
Paste food coloring

1
In a microwave, melt butterscotch chips; cool for 10 minutes. In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add egg, milk and vanilla; mix well. Beat in melted chips. Gradually add flour; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2
On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4-1/2-in. gingerbread man cookie cutter and a 3-in. round cutter. Place 2 in. apart on greased
3
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 5-8 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1 minute; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For frosting, combine shortening, water, flour and vanilla in a bowl; mix well. Gradually beat in sugar. Place 1 cup frosting in a plastic bag; cut a small hole in corner of bag. Pipe shirt and shorts on players. Fill in outline and smooth with a metal spatula. Tint 1/4 cup frosting black; place in a plastic bag. Pipe lines on round cookies to create basketballs; pipe hair, eyes and noses on players. Tint 1/4 cup frosting red; pipe a mouth on each player. Tint remaining frosting to match team colors of your choice; pipe around shirts and shorts and add a letter on shirts if desired.

2263

kcal

Calories

Fat

331

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butterscotch chips, 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Butterscotch Basketball Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Butterscotch Basketball Cookies

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