Walnut Scotchies Recipe

Name: Walnut Scotchies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped walnuts; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup butter, softened; ¾ cup sugar; ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup butterscotch chips; parchment paper

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups coarsely chopped walnuts
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butterscotch chips
parchment paper

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Place walnuts in a single layer in a shallow pan; bake for 6-8 minutes until toasted and fragrant; cool.
3
Process 1/2 cup toasted walnuts in a food processor until finely ground; place in a medium bowl.
4
Add flour, baking soda, and salt to ground nuts, stir well with a whisk.
5
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
6
Gradually add sugars, beating until light and fluffy.
7
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
8
Gradually add in flour mixture, beating on low speed until blended after each addition.
9
Stir in butterscotch chips and remaining 1 cup toasted walnuts.
10
Drop dough by level 1/4 cupfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets (do not flatten).
11
Bake at 350 for 16 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
12
Cool on baking sheets 5 minutes; remove to wire racks, and cool completely.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped walnuts, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Walnut Scotchies falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Walnut Scotchies

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