Butterscotch Bonanza Cookies

Name: Butterscotch Bonanza Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3 cups packed brown sugar; 4 eggs, separated; 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1 cup chopped almonds

These cookies store well for about 2 weeks in an airtight container. So when you have some time to spare, make a batch and enjoy them for days to come.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs, separated
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup chopped almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in almonds.
In small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into dough. Shape into four 9-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
Unwrap dough; cut into 1/8- to 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.