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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ultimate Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Love

Enjoy the rich flavors of Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold for thicker cookies
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar provides moisture and sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar brightens cookie flavor
  • 1 large Egg acts as binder
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract opt for pure over imitation
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour measure accurately
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda helps cookies rise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt elevates flavors
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips balances butterscotch sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Sprinkles for finishing touch
  • 1 cup Walnuts optional, can substitute with oats

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the cold unsalted butter with brown and granulated sugars until smooth.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just incorporated.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then add to the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in butterscotch chips and semisweet chocolate chips without overmixing.
  6. Scoop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  7. Press additional chips into the tops of the dough mounds before baking.
  8. Bake cookies for 10-13 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over each cookie while warm.
  11. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For thicker cookies, use cold butter and do not overmix after adding flour. Adjust sweetness by varying the butterscotch chips.

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