Description
Indulge in chewy, buttery Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies that perfectly balance sweet butterscotch and rich semi-sweet chocolate chips. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies are soft, flavorful, and irresistible, perfect for any occasion or craving.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: Beat the softened unsalted butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. This incorporates air and creates a perfect chewy texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Then add vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl for even distribution of leavening.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Fold in Butterscotch and Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold in both types of chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors and reduce spreading during baking.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to set the chewy texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and lighter cookies.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Chilling dough helps control spreading and intensifies flavors.
- Remove cookies from oven when edges are golden but centers are still soft for optimal chewiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: butterscotch cookies, chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, sweet treat, dessert, baking
