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A dozen chewy butterscotch cookies on a rustic wooden platter, sprinkled with sea salt crystals, golden-brown edges, soft and gooey center, styled with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and a few butterscotch chips, with natural daylight highlighting their glossy finish and inviting texture.

Chewy Sea Salt Butterscotch Cookies

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Chewy, buttery cookies with a rich butterscotch flavor, sprinkled with sea salt for a perfect sweet-salty balance.

  • 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. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, and mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  6. Stir in butterscotch chips.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  8. Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges.
  10. Let cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

  • For extra chewiness, refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use high-quality sea salt flakes for best flavor.
  • Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg