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BUTTERSCOTCH SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Butterscotch Shortbread Cookies

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium Bowl
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1(2 sticks) cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits

Instructions
 

  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a separate, larger bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar with an electric mixer. Add vanilla and mix until combined.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, stirring to combine. Add butterscotch chips and toffee bits and stir.
  • Lay a sheet of plastic wrap onto a countertop or work surface. Place dough on top of plastic wrap and form into a log about 2.5 inches in diameter. Wrap and chill until firm, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Arrange slices 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet and bake until lightly browned on edges, 10-12 minutes.
  • Let cool on sheet 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to finish cooling. Enjoy!
Keyword Butterscotch, Butterscotch Cookie, Cookie, Shortbread