Save These irresistibly chewy cookies combine rich butterscotch and semisweet chocolate chips, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-and-salty bite Easy to make and impossible to resist
This recipe has become a household favorite because the cookies are always chewy and full of flavor I enjoy sharing them with friends and family during the holidays
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup (113 g) at room temperature or straight from the fridge
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup (50 g) packed
- Granulated sugar: ½ cup (100 g)
- Egg: 1 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 1½ cups (195 g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Butterscotch chips: 1 cup (170 g) use less if desired for less sweetness
- Semisweet chocolate chips: 1 cup (170 g)
- Chopped walnuts: ½ cup (55 g) optional
- Flaky sea salt: for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat:
- The oven to 350°F (175°C) Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Beat butter brown sugar and granulated sugar with mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy with no butter lumps Add egg and vanilla extract mix on low speed until combined
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- Whisk together flour baking soda and salt
- Combine:
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture mix until just incorporated do not overmix
- Add Mix-Ins:
- Fold in butterscotch chips chocolate chips and optional walnuts
- Form Cookies:
- Drop dough onto baking sheets with ice cream scoop or tablespoon leave space if desired press extra chips on top
- Bake:
- Medium cookies bake 8–10 minutes Large cookies bake 10–13 minutes cookies are done when edges are lightly golden and tops are just set
- Cool and Finish:
- Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to wire rack Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm
- Store:
- Keep in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days
Save My family always gathers around to share these fresh baked cookies The salty sweet combination never disappoints us
Required Tools
Mixing bowls electric mixer measuring cups and spoons baking sheets parchment paper ice cream scoop or tablespoon wire rack
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) eggs milk (in chips and butter) and optional tree nuts (walnuts) Check all labels for chips and flavorings for potential allergens
Nutritional Information
Approximate per large cookie Calories 260 Total Fat 13 g Carbohydrates 34 g Protein 3 g
Save These cookies are a perfect treat that balances sweetness with a touch of sea salt Enjoy baking and sharing them with loved ones
Recipe FAQ
- → How can I get softer cookies?
Do not overbake the cookies; removing them when edges are lightly golden ensures a soft center as they cool.
- → Can I substitute walnuts with other nuts?
Yes, pecans make a great alternative or you can omit nuts entirely for a nut-free version.
- → What is the purpose of sprinkling sea salt on top?
Flaky sea salt enhances the sweet flavors with a subtle salty contrast, balancing the richness of butterscotch and chocolate.
- → Can the dough be frozen?
Yes, both baked cookies and unbaked dough balls freeze well, allowing for convenient storage and future enjoyment.
- → Any tips for extra flavor?
Browning the butter before mixing adds a nutty undertone that deepens the overall flavor profile.
- → What tools are needed to prepare these cookies?
You'll need mixing bowls, an electric mixer, measuring cups and spoons, baking sheets, parchment paper, an ice cream scoop or tablespoon, and a wire rack.