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A close-up of chewy butterscotch cookies with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top, arranged on a rustic wooden platter, golden-brown edges, glossy butterscotch chunks visible, styled with a few scattered sea salt flakes and a soft-focus background emphasizing the warm tones.

Chewy Sea Salt Butterscotch Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies infused with rich butterscotch flavor and topped with flaky sea salt to enhance sweetness with a hint of saltiness.

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

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon 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, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in butterscotch chips.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  7. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each cookie before baking.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, toast the butterscotch chips before baking.
  • Adjust sea salt flakes for a saltier or subtler taste.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg