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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies: Sweet Meets Salty Bliss

Experience the perfect blend of sweet and salty with these Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies that bring joy to any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use cold for thicker cookies.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar Essential for chewy texture.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Enhances sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Boosts flavor.
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips Adjust based on sweetness preference.
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Adds chocolatey flavor.
For the Finishing Touch
  • to taste Sea Salt Sprinkles Enhances sweetness.
  • optional cup Walnuts For extra crunch.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

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, beat together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add in flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in butterscotch chips and semisweet chocolate chips (and walnuts if using).
  6. Drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. For extra topping, sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 10-13 minutes until lightly browned and tops look set.
  9. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and sprinkle with sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is the right temperature and avoid overmixing the dough after adding dry ingredients.

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