Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Butterscotch chocolate chip cookies are a delightful treat that combines buttery sweetness and rich chocolate, offering a chewy texture and mouthwatering flavor.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened but not melted.
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Make sure it's fresh.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the butterscotch chips and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form balls of dough, placing them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers still appear soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Notes
For a classic presentation, serve on a beautiful plate dusted with powdered sugar or pair with a glass of cold milk. You can also stack cookies in a jar for easy access. For extra indulgence, serve warm with vanilla ice cream.