From my grandma. Crisp and not too sweet. Nice complement to fussy Christmas cookies.
Dough must be chilled for at least a few hours before shaping.
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Butterscotch Cookies (cookie press)
Thin crisp cookies that aren't too sweet.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Cream together shortening, eggs, and sugar.
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Mix in remaining ingredients until well-combined.
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Chill for several hours or overnight.
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Use a cookie press to make flat, corrugated strips on a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet. Cut strips about 2" long.
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Bake at 375° for 8 – 12 minutes, until light brown.
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Let cool on pan for a few minutes. Not too long or they will become one with the pan or paper.
