10 Best Ever Butterscotch Dessert Collection Recipes

BEST EVER BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES

Steps:

• Put vinegar in a 1 cup measure; add enough evaporated milk to make one cup & set aside.
• Beat butter with electric mixer at medium speed till light; add brown sugar and beat till light & fluffy.
• Beat in eggs & vanilla blending thoroughly.
• Stir together dry ingredients.
• Stir evaporated milk and add to creamed mixture, alternating with flour mixture.
• Stir in chopped nuts.
• Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto a greased baking sheet, about 2 1/2-inches apart.
• Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or till lightly browned and barely firm to touch.
• Remove from baking sheets; cool on racks.
• When cool, spread with frosting and press a walnut or pecan half into each cookie.
• Frosting: Melt butter in a small sacepan.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter stops bubbling and is nut-brown in color (do not scorch).
• Add confectioners' sugar and boiling water, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Beat until smooth & of spreading consistency.