Crispy Butterscotch Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups butterscotch chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Mix in the butterscotch chips.
6. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.
8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Butterscotch is a type of confectionary made from brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup.
• Butterscotch chips can be used in many different desserts, including cookies, brownies, and cakes.
• The name “butterscotch” is derived from the Scots word “scotched”, which means “to cut”.