Description
Rich butterscotch chocolate chip cookies blend sweet and salty notes into a luxurious treat. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and sprinkled sea salt make these cookies irresistible for anyone craving a sophisticated dessert experience.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Fats and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sea salt for sprinkling
- Optional: walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (177°C) and arrange two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie placement.
- In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to thoroughly blend softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and creamy.
- Incorporate a single large egg and pure vanilla extract, gently mixing on low speed until the ingredients are completely integrated.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt, stirring until the dry ingredients are just combined, being careful not to overmix the dough.
- Gently fold in butterscotch chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and optional chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop generous mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring approximately 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- For medium-sized cookies, bake for 8-10 minutes; for larger cookies, extend baking time to 10-13 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set their structure, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- Complete the cookies by sprinkling a light dusting of flaky sea salt across the top, enhancing the sweet and rich flavor profile.
Notes
- Unlock the secret to irresistibly soft and chewy cookies that blend rich butterscotch with decadent chocolate.
- Sprinkle sea salt right after baking to enhance the sweet-salty flavor profile and create a gourmet twist.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip varieties like dark, milk, or semi-sweet to customize your cookie experience.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, more structured cookies.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg