Butterscotch Slice Cookies

Recipe Courtesy of Mary H. Mead

Based on 34 Reviews

Bring this Old Fashioned Butterscotch Cookie to a cookie swap!

Servings: 8 dozen cookies
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

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1 cup butter, room temperature
2 eggs
2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts
3 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

In a medium mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Add flour mixture one cup at a time and mix well. Stir in chopped nuts.

Place dough on wax paper and form into 2-inch rolls. Refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 375º F. Slice into 1/8 inch slices and bake on an ungreased baking sheet for 5 to 6 minutes.

Allow to cool slightly before removing from baking sheet.

Notes from the Paula Deen Test Kitchen: Makes a great cookie to be served with tea or coffee. Dough freezes well. Dough is easier to cut when frozen. If using this method, allow cookies to sit 3-4 minutes on a cool baking sheet before baking.

Reader Comments:

I can't believe people thought Paul could forget ANY ingredient! No butterscotch chips? Oh, well, I just thought the brown sugar and butter would take care of that! Keep on cookin', Paula, and we will keep on watching!

By Doris on December 27, 2011

I made these to give with other baked goodies to my clients and customers. They taste great and look fabulous!

By margaret on December 22, 2011

I love that the butterscotch flavor comes from the butter and brown sugar instead of those disgusting chips so many other recipes use. I wonder what the best nuts would be? I used walnuts because I had several pounds on hand but I think pecans might have been better.

By Kelley on December 14, 2011

lol, re no "butterscotch" in this recipe; reminds me of when I took my 9 year old to see "The Blind Side" half way thru he leaned over and asked when the guy was going to go blind!!

By Nadine on December 13, 2011

Butterscotch is made of brown sugar and butter, which are the primary ingredients of these cookies. After the ingredients are mixed, the dough tastes just like butterscotch!

By Jane on December 10, 2011

This recipe was submitted by a fan and is correct as it was submitted, without butterscotch morsels.

By Lisa the Admin on December 08, 2011

I want to know where the butterscotch flavor would come from, since you have no butterscotch morsels in it. Thanks

By Joyce on December 07, 2011

I expected them to have butterscotch chips but don't see that in the recipe. Also I have trouble getting sliced cookies to be round instead of oval. I wrap them in a towel to try to keep the round shape. Suggestions?

By Cori on December 06, 2011

Maybe a stupid question but if these are Old Fashioned Butterscotch Cookies where's the butterscotch?

By K on December 05, 2011

Always watched the shows when I lived in US and now back in NZ try and get as much merchandise as I can . Just love Paula's enthusiasm and cookin! Would love to get more but your store does not ship internationally so use Amazon a lot. Yummy cookies great with milk as after school treat.

By Sarah Wallace on December 05, 2011

The butterscotch slice cookie recipe doesn't have any butterscotch in them I was wondering do any go in there?

By Juanita Scovens on December 05, 2011

Lady Paula I enjoy your shows and the recipes /ideas you share with your viewers.I have a dream of preparing a mouth watering entree with you one day. My largest dream is to cook with you on the White House lawn- your invitation from the First Lady prior to her title. You prepared the most mouth watering shrimp and fries for her when she visited you on Paula's Party, I sure do miss that segment." Thank You" for mentoring me and expanding my passion for cooking and baking. May God continue to bless you and your family. P.S. Jack is a sweet heart. I have two sons also-they are the loves or my life. There is no scratch and sniff for TV ,keep on enhancing the kitchen all over America. A faithful viewer Brynda Hall

By brynda hall on December 05, 2011

Paula I think you forgot to add the butterscotch morsels to the ingredients. Which brand is your favorite? David Lee

By David on December 05, 2011

You didn't put in anything about where the butterscotch comes in.

By JOYCE on December 04, 2011

You call these Butterscotch, however there is no butterscotch in the recipe? I am a bit confused, are we supposed to add some butterscotch chips or anything else??

By Judy on December 04, 2011

Butterscotch? I havent tried them but i expected them to have butterscotch chips in them. Do they taste like butterscotch?

By connie moore on December 04, 2011

We have had your awesome ham now twice And we love especialy the glaze. happy Hoildays to all of you.

By Lillian Stryffeler on December 04, 2011

Yummy Yummy Yummy....But what else would you exspect from Paula Dean but Yummy...and I love that when we print the reciepes that we can choose the print size.I love the way Paula and her boys cook together and her and Michael are great on stage , saw her once in Va but didn't get to meet her, but it was great just to see her and watch her cook with Michael. Paula your the bomb, Merry Christmas to you and your family. Peggy..in Va Beach, Va. Thanks for sharing your cooking and family with us!

By Peggy Arsenault on December 04, 2011

Wheres the butterscotch?

By Connie Loomis on December 04, 2011

But there is no butterscotch in this recipe?

By Dory on December 04, 2011

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