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Mother's Butterscotch Cookies Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. brown sugar
3 1/2 c. flour
7/8 c. butter
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts, chopped
Directions:
Directions:
Cream the butter then add the sugar, mixing well. Add the beaten eggs and vanilla. Add the sifted dry ingredients and the nuts. Form into a long roll or two equal rolls. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Remove from plasic wrap and place on a floured board. Cut in 1/8-inch slices and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375º. Remove immediately from cookie sheet and let cool on a wire rack.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
About 6 1/2 dozen
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes + 6 to 24 hours chilling time
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This recipe is my mother's, Mary Lieberenz.

 

 

 

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