Easy Butterscotch Shortbread Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat
Deliciously sweet and buttery, these easy butterscotch shortbread cookies are a perfect homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the butterscotch chips.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cinnamon.
- These cookies can be drizzled with chocolate after baking for a delicious twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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