Crispy Scotchies

Name: Crispy Scotchies
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, softened; 6 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups crisp rice cereal, divided; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup butterscotch chips; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened
6 tablespoons butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups crisp rice cereal, divided
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butterscotch chips
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Crush 2 cups of cereal; add flour, baking soda and baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in butterscotch chips and remaining cereal. Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl.
2

Roll dough into 1-1/4-in. balls, then roll in topping. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

; flatten slightly with glass.
4

Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.