Description

Indulge in the warm, gooey delight of Best Ever Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies (with Sea Salt). These cookies perfectly balance the rich flavors of butterscotch and chocolate chips, enhanced by a sprinkle of sea salt for that irresistible sweet and salty contrast. Ideal for any occasion—from cozy nights in to festive gatherings—this easy-to-follow recipe ensures you can whip up a batch in no time. With simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, these cookies are not only delicious but also versatile; feel free to customize with nuts or different types of chocolate. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delightful dessert that’s sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

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½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Sea salt (for topping)
Optional: walnuts

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in butterscotch and semisweet chocolate chips (and walnuts if desired).
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet with space between each cookie.
Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden; let cool briefly before transferring to wire racks.
Sprinkle warm cookies with sea salt immediately after baking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 15mg