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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies with a Salty Surprise

Delicious Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies with a salty twist, perfect for any occasion.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Cold, straight from the fridge
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Moisture and sweetness, can substitute with light or dark
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Balances flavor and enhances sweetness
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances all flavors
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure correctly to avoid dryness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps cookies rise
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
For the Chips
  • 1 cup Butterscotch Chips Adjust amount based on sweetness preference
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips For a rich chocolate experience
For the Finish
  • to taste Sea Salt Sprinkles Enhances the contrast between sweet and salty
  • optional Walnuts For added texture

Equipment

  • 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. Cream cold unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined, about 30 seconds.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the butterscotch chips and semisweet chocolate chips until evenly mixed.
  6. Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-13 minutes, until edges are golden brown and tops have set.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then sprinkle sea salt on top before transferring to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 11gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use chilled butter to prevent spreading. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.

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