Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt
Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies with sea salt are the ultimate sweet and salty indulgence. These soft, gooey cookies feature a perfect blend of rich butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate chips, finished with a sprinkle of sea salt for an irresistible flavor contrast. Ideal for any occasion or simply as a comforting treat, these cookies promise to delight your taste buds and bring warmth to your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt flakes (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla and eggs one at a time until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in butterscotch and chocolate chips gently.
- Drop cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around edges; let cool on the sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Use room-temperature butter for easier mixing and a better texture. Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Customize by adding nuts or different types of chocolate.