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Golden-brown chewy cookies topped with flaky sea salt and glossy butterscotch chips, arranged on a rustic wooden surface with a scattering of salt flakes and melted butterscotch drizzles, styled simply with a neutral background to emphasize the texture and inviting appearance.

Chewy Sea Salt Butterscotch Cookies

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A deliciously chewy cookies with rich butterscotch flavor balanced by sea salt flakes for a perfect sweet and salty treat.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 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 granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla; beat until combined.
  4. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just incorporated.
  5. Fold in butterscotch chips.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
  7. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on each cookie before baking.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
  9. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute butterscotch chips with caramel bits for a different flavor.
  • Use coarse sea salt for a more pronounced salty crunch.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Mix, Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 20g)
  • Calories: 110 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg