Best Ever Butterscotch Cookies

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These chewy cookies blend rich butterscotch chips and semisweet chocolate chips, enhanced by a touch of flaky sea salt. The dough combines creamed butter, brown and granulated sugars, egg, and vanilla extract mixed with flour, baking soda, and salt. Folded with optional walnuts for added texture, the cookies bake until golden edges form, yielding a soft, tender bite. Ideal for sharing or enjoying any time, these delightful treats balance sweetness with a salty finish.

Updated on Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:47:00 GMT
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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

I first served these cookies to my family and they were gone within minutes Their combination of flavors always impresses

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)
  • Large egg: 1
  • 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 oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper
Mix sugars and butter:
In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy, with no butter lumps remaining
Add egg and vanilla:
Add the egg and vanilla extract mix on low speed until just combined
Whisk dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt
Combine mixtures:
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just incorporated do not overmix
Fold in mix-ins:
Gently fold in the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and optional walnuts
Shape dough:
Using a large ice cream scoop (¼ cup dough for large cookies) or heaping tablespoon (2 tablespoons for medium cookies), drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie If desired, press a few extra chips onto the tops of the dough mounds
Bake cookies:
Bake one sheet at a time Medium cookies (2 tbsp dough) bake 8–10 minutes Large cookies (¼ cup dough) bake 10–13 minutes Cookies are done when the edges are lightly golden and the tops are just set
Cool and salt:
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely While still warm, sprinkle with flaky sea salt
Store:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
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This recipe has created many joyful family moments as we share freshly baked cookies together during holidays and celebrations

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

Per large cookie approx calories 260 total fat 13 g carbohydrates 34 g protein 3 g

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Enjoy these delicious cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage for the perfect treat

Recipe Guide

What makes these cookies chewy?

The combination of creamed butter and sugars creates moisture that results in a chewy texture once baked.

Can I substitute walnuts?

Yes, pecans are a great alternative, or you may omit nuts altogether for a nut-free option.

How does flaky sea salt affect flavor?

Sprinkling flaky sea salt adds a subtle salty crunch that enhances the sweetness of butterscotch and chocolate.

Is it better to brown the butter first?

Browning the butter adds a nutty, caramelized flavor, deepening the cookie's richness.

How can I store these cookies?

Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain freshness.

Can these cookies be frozen?

Both baked cookies and unbaked dough balls freeze well, making ahead simple and convenient.

Best Ever Butterscotch Cookies

Chewy butterscotch and chocolate chip cookies with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet-and-salty bite.

Prep duration
10 min
Heat time
13 min
Full duration
23 min
Created by Chuck Harrison

Style Sweet Spots

Skill level Easy

Heritage American

Output 12 Portions

Nutrition Labels Meat-free

What you'll need

Wet Ingredients

01 ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature or chilled
02 ¼ cup packed brown sugar
03 ½ cup granulated sugar
04 1 large egg
05 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

01 1½ cups all-purpose flour
02 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 ½ teaspoon salt

Mix-Ins

01 1 cup butterscotch chips
02 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
03 ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Finishing

01 Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Method

Phase 01

Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Phase 02

Cream Butter and Sugars: Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy with no lumps.

Phase 03

Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract on low speed until just combined.

Phase 04

Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

Phase 05

Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and stir until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.

Phase 06

Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold butterscotch chips, semisweet chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using) into the dough.

Phase 07

Portion Dough: Scoop dough using a large ice cream scoop (¼ cup for large cookies) or tablespoon (2 tablespoons for medium cookies), placing dough onto baking sheets spaced apart. Optionally press extra chips onto tops.

Phase 08

Bake Cookies: Bake one sheet at a time: medium cookies (2 tbsp dough) for 8–10 minutes; large cookies (¼ cup dough) for 10–13 minutes. Cookies are done when edges are lightly golden and tops are set.

Phase 09

Cool and Finish: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, transfer to wire rack to cool completely, and while warm sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Phase 10

Store Appropriately: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Kitchen tools

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Ice cream scoop or tablespoon
  • Wire cooling rack

Allergy alerts

Always review ingredients for potential allergens and seek professional medical guidance if unsure
  • Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, milk (in butter and chocolate), and optional tree nuts (walnuts).

Nutrition breakdown (per portion)

Values shown are estimates only - consult healthcare providers for specific advice
  • Energy: 260
  • Fats: 13 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Proteins: 3 g