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Butterscotch Bites

By Diana Rattray, About.com

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Ingredients:

  • 1 package (8 ounces) butterscotch morsels, or 1 cup
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pecan halves

Preparation:

In a saucepan, combine butterscotch morsels, butter, sugar, and corn syrup. Place over medium heat, stirring, until melted. Cool for 5 minutes.Beat in egg and vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the dry ingredients, mixing well. Drop cookie dough by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets or silpat pad. Press a pecan half into the center of each . Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 5 to 6 dozen cookies.

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