Butterscotch People
Gingerbread people are a Christmas favorite, but why not try this easy variation? We all love to decorate them, right? With this recipe we save baking time, so there's more time to decorate. Then we can get really creative! 1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch-flavored chips 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 egg Candies and icing for decoration Preheat the oven to 375°F. Melt the butterscotch chips and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Set aside and allow to cool slightly. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and egg; mix well. Add the slightly cooled butterscotch mixture and beat until well blended (the dough will be crumbly). Shape into a ball. On a lightly floured cutting board, with a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Using boy and girl cookie cutters, cut out cookies and place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Decorate as desired with chocolate chips, M&M's, or your favorite candies. For soft cookies, bake for 6 minutes; for crisp cookies, bake for 8 minutes. Cool slightly, then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Ice as desired. Enjoy. Marilyn TIP: If you're gonna want to hang these as Christmas ornaments, make a hole at the top of each cookie with a straw before baking. Bake them until crisp; cool, then thread ribbon or string through the holes so they'll be ready for hanging. Enjoy. From Neesie. _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
