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A close-up of golden-brown chewy butterscotch cookies topped with a sprinkle of sea salt, arranged on a rustic wooden platter with a few broken pieces revealing gooey centers. The cookies are styled with natural light highlighting their texture and glossy butterscotch chunks, with a subtle blurred background.

Chewy Sea Salt Butterscotch Cookies Best Ever Recipe

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A classic chewy cookie with rich butterscotch chunks, topped with flaky sea salt for a perfect sweet and 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 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. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in butterscotch chips.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly.
  7. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden. Let cool on wire racks.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing.
  • Adjust baking time for more or less chewy texture.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • 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: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg