Richest and Easiest Butterscotch Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate comfort treat with these Richest and Easiest Butterscotch Cookies, the perfect balance of chewy centers and golden, slightly crisp edges. Bursting with the rich, caramelized flavor of butterscotch chips, these cookies come together effortlessly in just 15 minutes of prep time, making them ideal for both beginner bakers and seasoned pros. With a classic combination of buttery dough, brown sugar richness, and a hint of vanilla, every bite delivers a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness you'll crave. Whether you're whipping up a quick dessert for a family gathering or satisfying a weekday sweet tooth, these one-bowl cookies promise bakery-worthy results every time. Perfect for sharing or enjoying straight from the cooling rack, they stay fresh for up to a week—if they last that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and pure vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat again until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Fold in the butterscotch chips gently using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, placing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.6 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.8 g | 449% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2060 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 578.3 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 392.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.3 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 704 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
