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Best Ever Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt Recipe

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Delight in the perfect balance of sweet and salty with these Best Ever Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies topped with sea salt. Soft and chewy with melty butterscotch and chocolate chips, these cookies are easy to make and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (straight from fridge or room temperature)
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (measured correctly)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Topping

  • Sea salt sprinkles (for the sweet and salty vibe!)

Optional

  • Walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars – In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the unsalted butter with the brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and free of butter chunks.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla – Lower the mixer speed and add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients – Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix gently until just incorporated, taking care not to overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
  5. Mix in Chips – Fold in the butterscotch chips, semisweet chocolate chips, and optional walnuts, mixing until evenly distributed but not overworked.
  6. Portion Dough – Use a small or large ice cream scoop or a heaping tablespoon to drop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Space 6 to 8 cookies per sheet, adjusting based on the desired size.
  7. Add Extra Chips on Top – For extra chocolate and butterscotch on the surface, gently press a few chips onto the tops of each cookie before baking.
  8. Bake Cookies – Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven until the cookie edges and bottoms are lightly browned and the tops feel firm but still soft when touched. Medium cookies (2 tablespoons dough) bake 8-10 minutes; large cookies (¼ cup dough) bake 10-13 minutes.
  9. Cool and Salt – Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. While cooling, sprinkle sea salt over the cookies to enhance their sweet and salty flavor.
  10. Serve – Enjoy warm or store cooled cookies in an airtight container. This recipe makes between 12 and 30 cookies depending on the size chosen.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to maintain a tender, soft cookie texture.
  • Adding sea salt after baking intensifies the sweet and salty flavor contrast perfectly.
  • Walnuts are optional but add a nice crunch if desired.
  • Baking cookies one sheet at a time ensures even cooking and consistent texture.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats for easy cookie removal and cleanup.

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