Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until dough forms.
- Fold in butterscotch chips evenly.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Swap in chocolate chips, white chocolate, or toffee bits for variety.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Chill dough for thicker, chewier cookies.
- Browning the butter before mixing adds a nutty depth of flavor.
- A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg warms the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
