Frosted Butterscotch Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Butterscotch Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 1/2 cups flour; 8 ounces sour cream; 2/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
8 ounces sour cream
2/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Grease cookie sheets, set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl beat the brown sugar and shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed.
4
Add baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5
Beat until combine, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
6
Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.
7
Add flour and sour cream alternately to beaten mixture, beating until combined after each addition.
8
Stir in the 2/3 cup nuts.
9
Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
10
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
11
Transfer to wire racks and let cool.
12
Spread cooled cookies with Browned Butter Frosting.
13
If desired, top with additional chopped walnut or walnut halves.

899

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Frosted Butterscotch 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.

Frosted Butterscotch Cookies

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