Best Ever Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Best Ever Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich sweetness of butterscotch with classic chocolate chips, enhanced by a delightful sprinkle of sea salt for a perfect sweet and salty balance. Soft, chewy, and irresistibly decadent, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 to 30 cookies depending on size 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, straight from fridge or room temperature
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, measured correctly
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup butterscotch chips (use less if desired, as butterscotch is very sweet)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: walnuts to taste
Topping
- Sea salt sprinkles for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is smooth and no butter chunks remain.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Lower the mixer speed and add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. Mix on low speed just until the flour is incorporated—avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Add Chips and Nuts: Gently fold in the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and optional walnuts until evenly distributed, taking care not to overmix.
- Dollop Dough on Sheets: Using a small or large ice cream scoop or a heaping tablespoon, drop the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 6 to 8 cookies per pan depending on the size of your cookie scoops. Optionally, press a few additional chips on top before baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake one sheet at a time until the cookie edges and bottoms are lightly browned and the tops feel firm to the touch. For medium cookies (2 tablespoons dough), bake 8-10 minutes; for large cookies (¼ cup dough), bake 10-13 minutes.
- Cool and Add Sea Salt: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle sea salt on top while the cookies are still warm for a perfect sweet-salty finish.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dough once flour is added to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Adjust the amount of butterscotch chips if you prefer less sweetness.
- The sea salt topping enhances the flavor contrast—don’t skip it!
- Cookies can be sized from small to large; baking time varies accordingly.
- For a nut-free version, omit the walnuts.
- Make sure to line baking sheets with parchment for even baking and easy cleanup.
Keywords: butterscotch, chocolate chip, cookies, sea salt, sweet and salty, dessert, easy baking
