BUTTERSCOTCH WALNUT DROPS

Butterscotch Walnut Drops image

I created this recipe when I had company coming for Christmas and I was fresh out of chocolate chips. The cookies were such a hit with family that they became a treasured holiday tradition. I've been making the recipe for over 40 years now. -Jeanne Walker, Oxnard, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts and butterscotch chips., Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes or until light brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.