Butterscotch Cookies recipe – 82 calories
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs, well beaten
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons warm water
Preparation:
1. Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together.
2. Cream the butter and shortening; gradually add sugar and beat until light.
3. Add the eggs, vanilla extract and water; mix well.
4. Combine the dry ingredients and creamed mixture; add the nuts.
5. Shape the dough into 2-inches diameter rolls. Wrap tightly in waxed paper. Chill thoroughly (overnight for best results).
6. Bake the cookie 1 1/2 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet in the hot oven (400 degrees F) for about 10-12 minutes.
7. Cool the cookies on racks.
Servings: 72 cookies
Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 82
Calories from fat: 34
Total fat: 3.9g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Total carbs: 11.1g
Protein: 1.1g
Photo credit: Zusie-Q
