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Salted Butterscotch Shortbread

This Salted Butterscotch Shortbread is a little bit sweet and a little bit salty: the perfect holiday combo!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • ½ cup icing sugar
  • 1 ¾ cup flour
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp sea salt

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer

Method
 

  1. Beat butter and icing sugar in stand mixer.
  2. Add vanilla and beat until creamy.
  3. In separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt.
  4. Add half of flour mixture to butter and sugar mixture and beat until combined.
  5. Stir in butterscotch chips and the rest of flour mixture with a wooden spoon.
  6. Roll into 1-inch balls and lightly press down with a floured glass.
  7. Sprinkle very lightly or to taste with sea salt.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.