Butterscotch Pecan Cookies

Easy and deliciously crispy.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 80 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  large eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1⁄2 cups  chopped pecans
• 1 (11 ounce) package  butterscotch chips, finely chopped

Directions

1. Cream butter, gradually adding sugar.
2. Beat until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
4. Separately, combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
5. Add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
6. Batter will be stiff.
7. Stir in nuts and morsels.
8. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2- inches apart onto parchment-lined cookie sheet.
9. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes.
10. Remove from cookie sheet and cool completely on wire racks. Store an airtight container.