Soft and Chewy Butterscotch Cookies
A delightful batch of golden, tender cookies infused with rich butterscotch morsels. These indulgent treats boast a soft center and just the right chew, making them a go-to for sweet cravings and special moments.
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Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1 cup of unsalted butter brought to room temperature
- ¾ cup of brown sugar tightly packed
- ½ cup of white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups of standard all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- ½ teaspoon of fine salt
- 1¾ cups of butterscotch-flavored baking chips
Instructions
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking trays by lining them with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir thoroughly to evenly blend, then set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter along with both the brown and granulated sugars until the mixture turns light in texture and pale in color—approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs individually, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Begin adding the flour mixture in portions to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Avoid overworking the dough.
- Stir in the butterscotch chips until they are spread uniformly throughout the dough.
- Using a rounded tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop mounds of dough onto the lined baking sheets, keeping about 2 inches of space between each.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges show a golden hue and the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.