Butterscotch Cookies

Total Time: 24 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 9 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup english toffee bits or 1/4 cup almond brickle chips
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. beat in egg and vanilla. combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. stir in toffee bits and pecans. shape into a 10-inch roll; wrap in plastic wrap. refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
• 2 unwrap dough and cut into 1/2-inch slices. place 2-inch apart on baking sheets coated with nonstick cooking spray. bake at 375 for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. cool for 1-2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.