Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies
These butterscotch chocolate chip cookies feature caramelized edges, gooey chocolate pockets, and a perfect blend of butterscotch and chocolate chips. Quick, easy, and irresistibly chewy, they’re a crowd-pleasing treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes (plus optional 30-60 minutes chill time)
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280g)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226g), softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (150g), packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup butterscotch chips (170g)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (170g)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: Flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer).
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, and vanilla extract. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low or by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and nuts if using.
- For thicker cookies, cover and chill dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour (optional).
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Press extra chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look just set.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 3-5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Notes
For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough before baking. Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Swap in gluten-free flour or vegan substitutes as needed. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft. Dough and baked cookies freeze well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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