Description
Butterscotch chocolate chip cookies with sea salt are a heavenly treat that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors. These warm, gooey cookies feature rich butterscotch chips and semi-sweet chocolate morsels, all enhanced by a sprinkle of sea salt. Ideal for any occasion, they evoke nostalgia and warmth, making them a favorite at family gatherings and celebrations alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (at room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and a pinch of sea salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in butterscotch chips and chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Sprinkle with sea salt before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg