BUTTERSCOTCH SANDWICH COOKIES

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Butterscotch lovers will go crazy for these cookie-jar classics. The brickle toffee bits in the filling are a deliciously fun surprise. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 53m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
6 cups all-purpose flour
Sugar
FILLING:
3 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup brickle toffee bits
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate, melted, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., Preheat oven to 375°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten cookies with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar. Bake 5-7 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, milk, butter and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat; cool to room temperature., Transfer mixture to a large bowl; beat in confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla until mixture reaches spreading consistency. Stir in toffee bits. Carefully spread on bottoms of half of the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Catherine Monteiro (Kitty)
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Rux WRLD
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This recipe is a waste of time.


ayaz khattak ayaz1234
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These cookies are way too expensive.


AALAM Gaming
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as expected.


Xytlish Larka
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The cookies were a bit dry.


Miguel Villafane
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste.


Shahzad Hassan Wattoo
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I'm not a big fan of butterscotch, but I still enjoyed these cookies.


Valorie Life is a highway
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These cookies are perfect for a bake sale or a gift.


MD amdadul Islam
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I used a different type of frosting than the one in the recipe, and it turned out great.


Sharad Bista
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I had a little trouble getting the cookies to spread out in the oven, but they still turned out delicious.


Morshed Alam Khan
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


I Have
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I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and perfect for a party.


Mayanja Alex
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Muriel Andrea
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the sweet and chewy cookies with the rich and creamy filling.


faith Ogbimi
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These butterscotch sandwich cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat! I love the chewy texture of the cookies and the creamy, gooey filling. They're perfect for a party or a special occasion.