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Salted Butterscotch Cookies

Indulge in the sweet and salty delight of salted butterscotch cookies! This treat combines the rich, buttery flavor of butterscotch with a touch of flaky sea salt for a perfect balance. Discover the essential ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and baking tips to create chewy, delicious cookies that are ideal for any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm or shared with loved ones, these cookies are sure to please everyone and bring joy to your baking adventures.
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Ingredients
  

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butterscotch chips

1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (for topping)

Instructions
 

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

      Add the eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed in before adding the next. Then, blend in the vanilla extract.

        Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.

          Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

            Fold in butterscotch chips: Gently stir in the butterscotch chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

              Scoop the cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

                Sprinkle with flaky sea salt: Before baking, generously sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt for that perfect sweet and salty balance.

                  Bake the cookies: Place in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked; this will help keep them chewy.

                    Cool and enjoy: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your salted butterscotch cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!

                      Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 30 minutes | Approximately 24 cookies