Butterscotch Tea Party Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butterscotch chips, melted
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. 1

   In large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugars, egg and vanilla.

2. 2

   Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add flour, melted chips, milk and baking soda.

4. 4

   Beat at low speed until soft dough forms.

5. 5

   Cover with plastic wrap.

6. 6

   Chill 3 to 4 hours, or until firm.

7. 7

   Heat oven to 350°F.

8. 8

   Divide dough into thirds.

9. 9

   Cover 2/3 dough with plastic wrap; chill.

10. 10

    On lightly floured surface, roll remaining third dough to 1/4-inch thickness.

11. 11

    Using 2 to 3-inch cookie cutters, cut desired shapes into dough.

12. 12

    Place shapes 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

13. 13

    Repeat with remaining dough.

14. 14

    Bake for 6 to 7 minutes, or until edges are golden brown; cool completely.

15. 15

    If desired, decorate cookies with favorite frosting.

16. 16

    Let dry completely before storing.

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    Tip: If desired, sprinkle cookies with additional granulated sugar before baking.