Best Ever Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies (with Sea Salt)
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and salty with these Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies. Each bite offers a delightful combination of creamy butterscotch and rich chocolate, enhanced by a sprinkle of sea salt for that irresistible finish. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and become a staple in your recipe collection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt (for sprinkling)
- Optional: walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Fold in butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using).
- Drop cookie dough onto prepared sheets (6-8 per sheet). Press extra chips into tops if desired.
- Bake until edges are lightly browned (8-10 minutes for medium cookies; 10-13 minutes for large).
- Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Sprinkle with sea salt while cooling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg