Description
Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies will melt your heart with their perfect balance of sweet butterscotch and rich chocolate chips. Baked with care and a pinch of nostalgia, these cookies are your ticket to pure comfort in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
Seasonings and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper so your cookies won’t stick.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Cream 1 cup softened butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until completely incorporated.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredient mixture into your butter mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold 1 cup butterscotch chips and 1 cup chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Drop rounded tablespoon-sized dough portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt over each cookie dough mound for a flavor boost.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges and soft centers.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Softened butter is crucial for achieving a creamy texture that blends smoothly with sugars, so let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before starting.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and creates a thicker, chewier cookie with more concentrated flavor.
- Sea salt on top adds a delightful contrast to the sweet butterscotch and chocolate chips, enhancing the overall taste complexity.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a reliable gluten-free blend and add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum to help bind the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg