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Crispy Scotchies

By: Joanne Kramer

"I first tasted these cookies as a newlywed in 1959. Over the years, I've made a few modifications, and now they turn out perfectly every time. --Joanne Kramer, Manchester, Iowa"

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Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 33 servings

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
6 tablespoons butter flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
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
TOPPING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. 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. Stir in butterscotch chips and remaining cereal. Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl.
Roll dough into 1-1/4-in. balls, then roll in topping. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with glass. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.