Old Fashioned Soft Butterscotch Cookies Recipe
These Old Fashioned Soft Butterscotch Cookies are a delightful treat with a rich caramel flavor and chewy texture. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite in no time!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 2 dozen cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter (1 stick), softened to room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 12-ounce package of butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until smooth.
- Mix in the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, and slowly add them to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the Butterscotch Chips: Gently fold in the butterscotch chips to evenly distribute them.
- Scoop and Shape the Dough: Roll portions of dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Butterscotch Cookies, Soft Cookies, Desserts, Baking, Homemade Cookies
