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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe by Daily Disher

Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the best of both worlds with chewy centers, crispy edges, and a perfect balance of chocolate and butterscotch flavors.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
5.0 from 1 vote
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup unsalted butter

    • 0.75 cup granulated sugar

    • 0.75 cup brown sugar

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • 2 large eggs

    • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour

    • 1 teaspoon baking soda

    • 0.5 teaspoon salt

    • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

    • 1 cup butterscotch chips

    Directions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
    • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
    • Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
    • Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butterscotch chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
    • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers may appear slightly underbaked.
    • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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