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A close-up shot of beautifully golden chewy butterscotch cookies drizzled with flaky sea salt, arranged on a rustic wooden plate with a few broken pieces revealing their soft, gooey center. The background is softly blurred with warm ambient lighting, highlighting the glossy butterscotch chips and textured cookies styled casually for an inviting, homely feel.

Chewy Sea Salt Butterscotch Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies loaded with butterscotch chips and sprinkled with sea salt, offering the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) butterscotch chips
  • Sea salt flakes for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in butterscotch chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a tablespoon or cookie scoop.
  8. Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of sea salt.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies.
  • Use high-quality butterscotch chips for best flavor.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg