Butterscotch Snickerdoodles Recipe

Butterscotch Snickerdoodles Recipe

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • Additional sugar
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, oil and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add yogurt and extracts. Combine flours, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in butterscotch chips and almonds.
  2. Roll into 1-in. balls, then in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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