Butterscotch Cookies
Delight in the rich and warm flavors of homemade Butterscotch Cookies. These sweet and buttery treats are perfect for any occasion and will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened but not melted)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk (discard the egg white)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 1/4 cups butterscotch chips (divided)
Instructions
How to Make Butterscotch Cookies
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt on low speed.
- Stir in 1 cup of butterscotch chips (save the remaining 1/4 cup for later).
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Form dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, then place extra butterscotch chips on top of each cookie.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.