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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you’re looking for the ultimate easy cookie recipe, these Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are guaranteed to satisfy. Soft, chewy, and loaded with butterscotch and semisweet chocolate chips, they’re perfect for holiday baking, dessert tables, afternoon snacks, or whenever you’re craving homemade cookies. This quick dessert is beginner-friendly, freezer-friendly, and packed with buttery caramel flavor in every bite.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • Flaky sea salt, for topping
  • Optional: Chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  5. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  7. Fold in the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and walnuts if using.
  8. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. Sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt.
  10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for thicker, bakery-style cookies.
  • Don’t overbake—the centers should still look slightly soft when removed from the oven.
  • Finish with flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-and-salty flavor.
  • Author: Emmy Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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