Here’s a buttery twist to an all-time classic recipe. The addition of brown sugar and butterscotch pudding not only adds a wonderful depth of flavor, but a special softness to the texture as well. Santa will love a taste test after his descent from your chimney top–remember the milk! The dunk is fantastic!
Dolores says, “Whenever I make these amazing cookies, the spicy aroma brings me back to childhood when I helped Mom bake and deliver them to family, neighbors and friends.”
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) cook-and-serve butterscotch pudding mix
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, pudding mixes, spices, baking powder and vanilla; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with lightly floured cookie cutters. Place 1” apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 350° for 6-8 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool. Decorate as desired. Makes about 2 dozen.
Once Upon a Spice 
Wow lovely! I am putting my dad’s recipe up this Sunday it is fun to see many recipes and ideas! thanks for sharing!
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Thank you Lynn! Did you learn your cooking skills from dad? I’m really looking forward to these recipes!
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No i learned when i got married.
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This is a feat to be extremely proud of Lynn!
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thanks Lana! I learned from people every where i moved!
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What a tremendous blessing.
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Yes for sure
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Ahhh love them Lana….so cute 😊
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Thank you, Marisa! I love baking just a little bit more this time of year 🙂 However, I had to stop! My faithful Kitchenaid mixer of almost 20 years finally stopped working!
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Oh no! That is a baker’s nightmare…..hopefully Santa will be good to you this coming Christmas!!! 🙂
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haha! Thanks, Marisa! I may need an early arrival from Santa this year so my baking can continue! I checked my naughty & nice list & believe the nice end is a little heavier this year 🙂
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I will put in a good word for you Lana !!! 🙂
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Aww! Thank you, Marissa! Much appreciated! 🙂
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What a clever idea! I never would have thought of using a blow dryer to set the standing position.
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Thanks, Sheryl! Glad it was helpful! Being an ex hairstylist this was the 1st thing I thought of! 🙂
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So cute!
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Thank you!! Aren’t they adorable? 🙂
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