Description
Butterscotch Cookies are the perfect blend of soft and chewy textures, delivering a delightful burst of rich butterscotch flavor in every bite. This easy-to-follow recipe requires just a handful of simple ingredients, making it ideal for novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. In less than an hour, you can whip up a batch of these irresistible cookies, perfect for family gatherings, cozy evenings at home, or as a sweet gift for friends. With their warm aroma wafting through your kitchen, Butterscotch Cookies will quickly become a beloved favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 11 ounces butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add this to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in butterscotch chips.
- Chill the dough for about 20 minutes in the freezer or 40 minutes in the fridge.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the cookie sheet for five minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 28g)
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg