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Here’s the thing friends. Shortbread cookies can be very addicting.
Butterscotch Shortbread cookies? Well, let’s just say I warned you.
Shortbread cookies are one of the easiest cookies to make. But for some reason, these gave me a little bit of a challenge. See normally, I make the dough, wrap it in saran wrap, chill it, slice and bake.
But today I was a little hurried. And I browned the butter (something I don’t usually do with shortbread cookies). I wanted to infuse a little extra butterscotch flavor into these, so browning the butter had to be done. But the dough wasn’t ‘right’. And I didn’t want to chill it (did I mention I was in a hurry?). So instead of throwing it out, I did what any genius baker would do. I added an egg.
Seriously, I had no idea if it would work or not (I don’t normally put eggs in my shortbread).
Love Butterscotch? Love Shortbread? Here are a few other fun recipes:
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Simple Shortbread Cookies: sandwich two classic shortbread cookies with Nutella
Jingles Cookies: shortbread cookies with anise extract (copycat Jingles)- can use any color sprinkles for year round enjoyment!
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Butterscotch shortbread bars, classic and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup butterscotch morsels
Instructions
- In a small saucepan on medium-low heat, melt butter. Bring to a boil and allow to brown for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool for a few minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, add melted butter with powdered sugar, mix completely. Add flour and salt. Mix together (will be crumbly). Add in egg and butterscotch, mix until completely combined.
- Line a 15x10x1 baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dough on baking sheet and press (with palms of hand) to about 1/4 inch thick. Shape into a rectangle (doesn't have to touch side of pan). Mine was about 12x10.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool about 5 minutes. Using a sharp knife, make slices into cookies about 3inch x 1inch. Don't separate, allow to cool completely.
- When cooled, separate cookie bars (using knife if necessary). Store in air tight container for one week. ENJOY!
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I’m such a fool for butterscotch. Love these!
Cassie | Bake Your Day recently posted..Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
Thanks Cassie. I could put butterscotch in anything and love it!!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
I think I just died and went to heaven!!! Finally, an incredible butterscotch recipe…and as a shortbread bar – even better!
Carol | a cup of mascarpone recently posted..cranberry almond streusel coffee cake
Carol, you need to try this! I think you really will find this recipe is from heaven
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
These definitely look delicious, Aimee! I heart butterscotch in everything and this shortbread looks perfect!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Rainbow M&M Cookies
I love shortbread and the addition of butterscotch sounds amazing! I love when you think a recipe won’t turn out and it turns out delicious
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love recently posted..Cream Cheese Blintz Bars
Hi Lisa! I’ve had my share of fails in creating recipes, but was so excited that this one worked!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
Butterscotch and me, we are BFFs. Um, I think that I need these. Which is why I can’t lose weight either….
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Mountain Bars
I’ve been back at the gym for the New Year, but then I come home and eat half a dozen cookies. Sad.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
I adore shortbread and have never made butterscotch shortbread! I’ve also never tried your method of rolling out the dough. Fun and delicious!
Bars are so fun. I didn’t really use a roller though, I just pressed it with my fingers and palms of my hands! The dough is too sticky for a rolling pin (I think).
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
What a great idea – these are so simple but the texture looks great! Glad you pushed through and didn’t give up on them!
Jess recently posted..The Little Things: America Coast to Coast
Agreed! I was happy the egg didn’t change the texture of shortbread (or give it a weird taste). It just helped bind the dough together!! Thanks for stopping by!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
I spent all day eating my friends’ leftover and unwanted butterscotch Sees’ hard candies…needless to say, you have me convinced that I have not yet met my butterscotch quota yet. Must give this a try! I’ll be making homemade Twix soon, and I think this would make a great crust.
Ala recently posted..About This Blog and the Wallflour Writer, Ala
Homemade Twix sounds amazing! YUM.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
Butterscotch is one of my favorites!! And I am with you on the whole eating sweets and not loosing any weight…that’s got to be my problem. But with bars this delicious around, how can you say no?
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Banana Split Cheesecake
I can’t say no. That is the problem
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
I love butterscotch, but never tried it with shortbread! I bet these are irresistible, how you could you stop with the corners!
Oh I only stopped at the corners BEFORE the photo. No stopping after the pictures were done!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
I loveee shortbread, and the addition of butterscotch is genius! I somehow always forget that I need to chill shortbread dough and then get so mad when I realize I can’t bake them right away haha Good to know that the egg worked!
Ashley recently posted..Healthy Turkey Tacos
That darn chilling factor!! Yep, the egg was my little miracle worker!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
Happy New Year Aimee! I love shortbread and never thought to add butterscotch to it – sounds delish! I’m back from holidays and can’t wait to catch up on all my favorite blogs – yours included!
Liz recently posted..Chewy Popcorn Bars #bloggersforsandyhook
Hope you had a nice holiday!!! Glad you are back (and stopping by)!
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
ok, i’m convinced, I don’t bake with butterscotch nearly enough. and judging by the drool dripping down my chin looking at this recipe and these photos — I obviously have to change that!!
sally @ sallys baking addiction recently posted..sparkling jumbo blueberry muffins.
Haha. I love butterscotch. Seriously I could bake with it daily. That and lemon.
aimee @ shugarysweets recently posted..Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling
OH goodness, another yummy one to try! Thank you!!
Alexis AKA MOM recently posted..Restaurant Impossible Visited … Alexis Style
Looks so yummy! I love butterscotch.
KC
KC recently posted..Cricut Sale!!
Lose weight? LOL. I’ve done nothing but gain since I started blogging.
The calories would be totally worth it in these shortbread bars, though. And with butterscotch?!?! Squeeeee, yes please!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..What’s In Your Kitchen Wednesday
Oh so yummy!!! Just made it and our house is deliciously smelling good! Thanks a lot!!
Do you think these would work using Splenda?