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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the rich, buttery sweetness of butterscotch with classic chocolate chips for a perfectly balanced, tender yet chewy treat. Easy to bake and customizable, they are delightful snacks suitable for any occasion and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Start by creaming together the softened unsalted butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Then, add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well to form a smooth base that will hold your cookies together beautifully.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and salt, which helps your cookies rise and develop perfect texture.
  3. Mix Wet and Dry Components: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Take care not to overmix to maintain tender cookies instead of tough ones.
  4. Fold in Butterscotch and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the butterscotch and chocolate chips, ensuring each cookie will have generous pockets of gooey sweetness without overcrowding the dough.
  5. Bake and Cool: Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them adequately to allow spreading. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes until edges turn light golden brown. Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
  • Use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming and even texture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
  • Space dough well on the baking sheet to allow proper spreading without merging.
  • Remove cookies as soon as the edges turn golden brown to maintain a chewy center.

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