Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon butterscotch extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips, chopped
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla (and butterscotch extract, if using).
- Stir in flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in butterscotch chips (and optional white chocolate).
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on sheets, and flatten slightly.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool completely.
- For filling, beat butter until creamy, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough cream to reach spreading consistency.
- Spread filling on one cookie and top with another to form sandwiches.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies will continue to firm as they cool.
- For dairy-free option, use vegan butter and dairy-free butterscotch chips.
- Chill dough 15 minutes for neater edges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fantasy, British-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
