Aunt Rose’s Famous Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Famous Nameless Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: 36 minutes

Description:
These delightful chocolate chip cookies bring a familiar taste, reminiscent of some well-loved “Famous XXXX” cookies, yet they hold a charm of their own. Passed down from Aunt Rose, a renowned potluck queen, this recipe is a true gem with a touch of mystery—who knows where she got it from? Whether you’re whipping them up for a casual lunch, a special treat, or a potluck gathering, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

Recipe Category: Drop Cookies

Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Potluck, Sweet, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 package (3.4 ounces) butterscotch pudding mix
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/4 cups pecans, chopped
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, butterscotch pudding mix, and flour. Stir them together until they are well mixed.

2. Incorporate Mayonnaise:
   Using your hands, work the mayonnaise into the dry mixture. Continue mixing until the dough is smooth and slightly stiff. This step is crucial for achieving the right cookie texture, so ensure the dough comes together well.

3. Add Pecans and Chocolate Chips:
   Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough. The richness of the pecans combined with the sweetness of the chocolate chips creates a delightful texture and flavor.

4. Shape the Dough:
   Using rounded teaspoons, shape the dough into small, marshmallow-like balls. Place these dough balls on ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them a few inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.

5. Bake the Cookies:
   Bake the cookies on the center rack of your preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 16 minutes. The cookies should be lightly browned around the edges. Be careful not to overbake; the cookies will continue to set as they cool on the baking sheet.

6. Cool and Enjoy:
   Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them maintain their shape and texture.

Yield: Approximately 54 cookies

Enjoy these cookies as a sweet treat that brings a touch of nostalgia and a lot of deliciousness to your gatherings and everyday moments.