Frosted Butterscotch Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Butterscotch Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar; ½ cup shortening; 2 slightly beaten eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream; ⅔ cup chopped walnuts or ⅔ cup pecans

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
½ cup shortening
2 slightly beaten eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
⅔ cup chopped walnuts or ⅔ cup pecans

1
Stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
2
In another bowl beat sugar and shortening with electric mixer until combined.
3
Add eggs and vanilla.
4
Beat again.
5
Alternately add flour mixture and sour cream, beating after each addition.
6
Stir in chopped nuts.
7
Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet.
8
Bake at 375F for 10 to 12 minutes or till edges are lightly browned.
9
Cool on a wire rack.
10
Spread with Browned Butter Frosting.
11
Browned Butter Frosting: In medium saucepan, heat and stir 1/2 cup butter over medium-low heat until golden brown (don't burn).
12
Remove from heat.
13
Stir in 3 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1 1/2 t. vanilla, and 5 to 6 t. hot water.
14
Beat till frosting is easy to spread.
15
Use immediately.
16
If it begins to set up, stir in a few drops of hot water and beat smooth again.

838

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

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: 2 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 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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