Easy Butterscotch Cookies
These butterscotch cookies are moist, tender, and chewy with the perfect amount of sweetness for the perfect dessert!
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- Flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the butter and light brown sugar until well combined.
- Next, add the egg and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
- Add the flour and baking soda and mix just until no large lumps of flour remain.
- Finally, add the butterscotch chips and fold them into the cookie dough.
- Cover the cookie dough and place it in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes. While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 375F.
- When the dough has chilled, prepare two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop out 2-tablespoon sized portions onto the baking sheet and press them down to form a ½” thick disc.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown and the centers are just set.
- Sprinkle over flaky sea salt, if using and allow the cookies to cool completely on the pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 107mgSugar: 15g
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
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