Description
Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies bring pure comfort straight from your kitchen, melding rich butterscotch with classic chocolate chips. Warm from the oven, these cookies deliver pure happiness in one sweet, crispy bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 ½ cups butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and warm your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent cookie sticking.
- Blend 1 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar in a large bowl. Cream for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add 2 large eggs one at a time, then mix in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture looks smooth and uniform.
- Combine 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the butter mixture at low speed.
- Gently fold 1 ½ cups butterscotch chips and 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 45 minutes to prevent excessive spreading and enhance the cookie’s flavor.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until the edges turn golden and the centers remain slightly soft.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on each cookie immediately after removing from the oven. Let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Softened butter is key to achieving a creamy, well-mixed dough that creates a tender cookie texture.
- Chilling the dough helps control spread and concentrates the flavors, giving your cookies a deeper, more complex taste.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum.
- Experiment with different chip combinations like butterscotch, milk chocolate, or white chocolate to customize your cookie experience.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes - 1 hour 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 309 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg