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Golden-brown chewy sea salt butterscotch cookies arranged on a rustic wooden platter with a sprinkle of sea salt and melted butterscotch chunks, styled with a few rough sprigs of sea salt and caramel drizzle, textured surface and glossy finish highlighting their gooey interior.

Chewy Sea Salt Butterscotch Cookies

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These chewy butterscotch cookies are loaded with rich butterscotch chips, topped with sea salt for the perfect sweet-salty flavor 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 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 light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, mixing well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
  6. Stir in butterscotch chips.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space for spread.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on each cookie before baking.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
  10. Cool on wire racks and enjoy the chewy, salty-sweet goodness.

Notes

  • For extra chewiness, refrigerate dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Adjust sea salt flakes to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
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