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A batch of golden-brown chewy butterscotch cookies topped with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, styled on a rustic wooden surface with a drizzle of melted butterscotch visible, showcasing their gooey texture and rich caramel color.

Chewy Sea Salt Butterscotch Cookies

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These chewy butterscotch cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and salty with a rich caramel flavor and a satisfying chewy texture.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
  • Sea salt flakes for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
  6. Fold in butterscotch chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on each cookie before baking.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  10. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

  • For extra chewiness, refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Adjust sea salt flakes to taste for a more or less salty flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 160 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 80 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg