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Yum...what is there not to like about butterscotch?  If properly done, I almost prefer the sweet burst of butterscotch taste over a gooey chocolate cookie.  This is an excellent recipe from the Amish Cook archives.  Give it a try!

 

2 cups brown sugar

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 cup shortening

5 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda (heaping)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 1 /2 teaspoon vanilla

1 /2 cup sour milk

Cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and beat well. Sift dry ingredients together. Add vanilla to sour milk, then stir in flour mixture alternately with milk mixture.  Dough will be rather sticky. Form into rolls and wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate overnight.  Slice into 1 /4 inch thick slices and put onto lightly greased cookie sheet.  Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes until golden brown.  Makes 5 to 7 dozen.