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Basic Butterscotch Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
This is a no-frills kind of cookie recipe that I have had for years. I am unsure where it originated. I do sometimes add in 1/2 cup chopped nuts or 1/2 cup baking chips to change it up a bit, but they are good on their own. NOTE: The original recipe called for 1/2 cup butter & 1/2 cup shortening, but I now use I cup butter (or margarine).
Ingredients:
1 cup butter (or margarine)
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350*. Cream the butter and brown sugar.
2. Add in the eggs and vanilla.
3. Mix together the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder & salt) and combine with the creamed mixture. Mix well.
4. Stir in nuts or baking chips if you are using.
5. Drop by teaspoons on a cookie sheet. ( I personally prefer to chill my dough-for easier handling & roll teaspoons into balls, flattening slightly with a glass dipped in sugar).
6. Bake 350* for 8-10 minutes.
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