Ingredients
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- 3 C. brown sugar
- 3 C. white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 lb. shortening
- 1 tsp. salt
- 12 C. flour
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 3 tsp. soda dissolved in 1 C. warm water
- 1 T. vanilla
Instructions
- Cream shortening, sugar, eggs, salt in large bowl.
- Add dry ingredients – alternating with water. Beat until stiff enough to work into flour.
- Roll by hand into logs. Wrap rolls in waxed paper or foil. Chill.
- Slice into 1/4″ slices. Bake at 400°F about 10 minutes.
Notes
Want a stronger butterscotch flavor? Add some butterscotch chips into the dough. We suggest using them sparingly, so it’s easy to roll and cut the dough.