BUTTERSCOTCH DROP COOKIES

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Provided by LoversDream

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-10 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
2/3 cup soft butter or 2/3 cup margarine
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts (optional)
3 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

Cream sugar and butter.
Beat eggs, milk and vanilla into mixture.
Add nuts.
Sift remaining ingredients together and blend into mixture.
Drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheet (I highly recommend a non-stick cookie sheet).
Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes, until golden.
Cool on wire rack.
Optionally you can add chocolate chips - 6 ounce package.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.2, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 125.8, Sodium 801, Carbohydrate 121, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 72.3, Protein 9.7