Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of butterscotch and chocolate chips with these Best Ever Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies (with Sea Salt). This easy-to-follow recipe results in warm, gooey cookies that offer a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. Ideal for any occasion—family gatherings, cozy nights at home, or simply as a treat—these cookies are sure to please everyone.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Fold in butterscotch chips and chocolate chips (and walnuts if using).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle each cookie with sea salt before baking.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden brown; let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 93mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: To enhance flavor, use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Chill dough for thicker cookies or add chopped nuts for extra crunchiness. Always keep an eye on your cookies while baking to avoid overbaking.