Chewy Butterscotch Cookies
These Chewy Butterscotch Cookies are utterly irresistible! Soft, buttery, and packed with sweet butterscotch flavor, they're perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter (two sticks, softened)
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2.75 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- sugar (to coat dough balls)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the butterscotch chips.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in sugar to coat.
- Place dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 10-12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Scoop
Notes
- Freeze dough balls for later baking; they can be stored for up to three months.
- Experiment with add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for a personal twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.