Butterscotch Refrigerator Cookies Recipes

BUTTERSCOTCH ICEBOX COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream butter, add sugar and cream well. Beat in eggs, then add sifted dry ingredients, vanilla and nuts.
• Shape into rolls, wrap in wax paper and freeze or put in refrigerator until firm.
• Slice and place about an inch apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake about 12 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• When done, remove from pan at once with a spatula. Store in a covered container and they will remain crisp.

BUTTERSCOTCH REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• Sift flour, salt, cinnamon, and soda together.
• Cream shortening and butter; gradually add sugar; beat til light. Add eggs, water, and vanilla; mix well.
• Combine dry ingredients and creamed mixture. Add nuts.
• Shape dough into rolls 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in waxed paper. Chill thoroughly -- overnight for best results.
• May be frozen at this point.
• (Or pack in frozen fruit juice cans and chill thoroughly. Detach bottom of can; push dough out to slice).
• Bake 1 1/2 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet in hot oven (400 degrees) 10 to 12 minutes.
• Cool on racks.

BUTTERSCOTCH REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• Melt butterscotch chips in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted (3 to 5 minutes).
• Place butterscotch mixture in large bowl; add all remaining ingredients except pecans. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Stir in pecans by hand.
• Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 8x1 1/2-inch roll. Wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours).
• Heat oven to 400°F Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices with sharp knife. Place 1-inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.