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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Discover the ultimate Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe featuring gooey butterscotch morsels and rich chocolate chips in every chewy, buttery bite. Perfectly balancing sweet and buttery flavors with a soft center and crispy edges, these cookies are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and ideal for any occasion, from cozy nights at home to festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (reduce if using salted butter)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt for perfect rise and flavor balance.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy, about 3-4 minutes, ensuring ideal texture and sweetness.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract to infuse warmth and aroma.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined, avoiding overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
  5. Fold in Butterscotch and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the butterscotch chips and semi-sweet chocolate chips so each cookie has gooey pockets of flavor.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to set perfectly while staying chewy inside.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for better creaming and a lighter dough.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to reduce spreading and enhance flavor.
  • Remove cookies from oven when edges are golden but centers look slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
  • Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  • Optional: Sprinkle flaky sea salt on warm cookies to enhance sweet and buttery flavors.

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