Butterscotch Tea Party Cookies

• cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened↗1
• cup brown sugar, packed↗2⁄3
• cup granulated sugar↗1⁄3
• egg↗1
• teaspoons pure vanilla extract↗2
• cups all-purpose flour↗3
• cup butterscotch chips, melted↗1
• tablespoons milk↗2
• teaspoon baking soda↗1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugars, egg and vanilla.

2. 2

   Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add flour, melted chips, milk and baking soda.

4. 4

   Beat at low speed until soft dough forms.

5. 5

   Cover with plastic wrap.

6. 6

   Chill 3 to 4 hours, or until firm.

7. 7

   Heat oven to 350°F.

8. 8

   Divide dough into thirds.

9. 9

   Cover 2/3 dough with plastic wrap; chill.

10. 10

    On lightly floured surface, roll remaining third dough to 1/4-inch thickness.

11. 11

    Using 2 to 3-inch cookie cutters, cut desired shapes into dough.

12. 12

    Place shapes 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

13. 13

    Repeat with remaining dough.

14. 14

    Bake for 6 to 7 minutes, or until edges are golden brown; cool completely.

15. 15

    If desired, decorate cookies with favorite frosting.

16. 16

    Let dry completely before storing.

17. 17

    Tip: If desired, sprinkle cookies with additional granulated sugar before baking.