Best Butterscotch Refrigerator Cookies Recipes

BUTTERSCOTCH REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Cream shortening. Add brown sugar gradually and cream together.
• 2. Add eggs and vanilla.
• 3. Sift flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt together.
• 4. Using a wooden spoon, stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture.
• 5. Stir in the nuts.
• 6. Shape the dough into 2 (12-inch) rolls and wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate and chill thoroughly, at least a few hours, but preferably overnight.
• 7. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 8. Use sharp knife to cut dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place on prepared baking sheet.
• 9. Bake in preheated 375-degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

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 BRAN REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift. Cream butter well and add sugar until light and fluffy. Add nut meats and dates. Mix well. Add well beaten eggs and bran/grapenuts-mix well. Add dry ingredients gradually and mix. For 4 rolls about 2" in diameter. Wrap in wax paper and chill in refrigerator. Slice thin and bake on baking sheets at 325 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

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.