Slice and Bake Butterscotch Cookies

Otherwise known as "Refrigerator Cookies" in my family. :-)

This recipe came from my great-grandmother and Mom used to make them often.   They are super easy to mix up, then you just roll the dough in a sheet of waxed paper, refrigerate, then slice when you are ready to have fresh baked cookies. You do have to let the dough chill overnight. Don't waste your money on those store-bought slice and bake cookie doughs!

Two cups of brown sugar give these cookies a rich, butterscotch flavor.  They are pretty addictive so be careful!

You could probably do this with a lot of cookie doughs....especially chocolate chip cookie dough. Worth a try!

Slice and Bake Butterscotch Cookies

3 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
3-1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)


In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat until light again. Add dry ingredients and beat til incorporated. Stir in vanilla and nuts.

Put the dough in your refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Remove from fridge. Tear out two large sheets of waxed paper. Put 1/2 the dough on each sheet in a log shape about 1-1/2 inch in diameter. Roll in the waxed paper. Chill at least overnight.

When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375-F. Slice into 1/2 inch slices and place on baking sheet. Bake for ~10 minutes or until golden brown.

Happy Baking!