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A close-up of freshly baked chewy butterscotch cookies sprinkled with flaky sea salt, arranged on a rustic wooden platter. The cookies have a golden-brown exterior with visible butterscotch chunks and a slightly glossy finish, accented by coarse sea salt crystals on top. The background is softly blurred with a cozy, warm ambiance, emphasizing textures and inviting presentation.

Chewy Sea Salt Butterscotch Cookies

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Chewy butterscotch cookies with a sprinkle of sea salt, golden edges, and melty butterscotch chips in every bite.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

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 baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
  • Sea salt flakes for sprinkling

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 fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, mixing well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  6. Fold in butterscotch chips.
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized dollops onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
  8. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are chewy.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality butterscotch chips for best flavor.
  • For added flavor, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt just after baking.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg