BUTTERSCOTCH REFRIGERATOR COOKIES

Butterscotch Refrigerator Cookies image

Provided by quixoposto

Categories Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs, well beaten
2 tablespoons warm water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.6, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 9.3, Sodium 76.1, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6, Protein 1.1