Butterscotch Shortbread Cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time: 1 hour hr
Total Time: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Servings: 48 cookies
Looking for a sweet treat that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion? These Butterscotch Shortbread Cookies are a must-try! Made with just a few simple ingredients, these cookies are buttery, crumbly, and loaded with rich butterscotch flavor. They're perfect for dunking in a hot cup of tea or coffee, or for serving as a sweet snack or dessert. The recipe is easy to customize, so you can add your own personal touch with nuts, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins. So why wait? Whip up a batch of these delicious Butterscotch Shortbread Cookies today and enjoy them all week long!
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks of unaltered butter softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup butterscotch chips finely chopped
- ½ cup toffee bits
When ready to bake, preheat over to 350° F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside
In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, corn starch 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 !
Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg