Butterscotch Cookies

Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups light brown sugar, packed (divided)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Heat butter in a small skillet on medium heat. Allow to froth up, then brown. Remove from heat.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, add browned butter plus 1 ¾ cups brown sugar. Mix on medium speed, and add salt, eggs, and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
4. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup reserved brown sugar and 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar together. Using a 1 Tablespoon small scoop, scoop up the dough (which will be the consistency of play-doh) and roll it into a ball. Then roll in the sugar mixture.
5. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire rack.

Notes

• Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
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