Indulgent Sweet & Salty Salted Butterscotch Cookies Recipe
These Sweet & Salty Salted Butterscotch Cookies offer an irresistible blend of sweetness and saltiness in every bite.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- spatula
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour the base that gives these cookies their perfect texture.
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda helps the cookies rise and become nice and fluffy.
- ½ teaspoon Salt balances the sweetness for that perfect flavor profile.
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened, for a rich, buttery taste and chewy texture.
- ¾ cup Brown sugar adds moisture and a deeper, caramelized flavor.
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar gives the cookies that delightful sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract infuses warmth and enhances the overall flavor.
- 2 Large eggs bind everything together while contributing to that soft center.
- 1 cup Butterscotch chips the star ingredient for a deliciously sweet burst in every bite.
For Topping
- 1 pinch Flaky sea salt sprinkled on top before baking to create a delightful sweet & salty contrast.
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed.
- Fold in the butterscotch chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over each mound of cookie dough.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use unsalted butter and avoid overmixing the dough. Let cookies cool to ensure a soft center.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg
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