Description
Indulge in the sweet and salty goodness of these Salted Butterscotch Cookies. Soft and chewy with a hint of crunch from the finishing salt, these cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 2/3 cups (210g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (107g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170g) butterscotch chips
- Flaky finishing salt (like Maldon) for topping
- Additional butterscotch chips for topping cookies (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mix until combined. Gradually add the flour mixture and butterscotch chips, stirring until just combined.
- Form and bake cookies: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, sprinkle with finishing salt, and bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden. Do not over bake. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
