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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ultimate Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies to Indulge In

These irresistible Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are a perfect fusion of sweet and salty, making them a must-try treat for all cookie lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter cold
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure is best
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour measure precisely
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust based on chocolate used
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips reduce if desired
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips substitute with dark chocolate for intensity
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Sprinkles for topping
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup Walnuts can skip for nut-free

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, combine cold unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add one large egg and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until blended.
  4. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently until just incorporated.
  5. Fold in butterscotch chips and semisweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
  7. Optionally press additional chips onto the tops of the dough balls.
  8. Bake for 8-13 minutes, rotating halfway, until edges are golden brown.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is cold and avoid overmixing the dough.

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