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Ultimate Soft & Chewy Butterscotch Chip Cookies with Butterscotch Extract
Dolce Flav
24
15 minutes
12 minutes
Butterscotch
Sink your teeth into these Ultimate Soft & Chewy Butterscotch Chip Cookies—elevated with a splash of butterscotch extract to amplify that deep, buttery sweetness in each bite. In just 15 minutes of prep, you'll whisk together rich brown sugar, melted butter, and the warm spice of butterscotch extract, fold in flour and chips, then bake until the edges are golden and the centers remain irresistibly gooey. These cookies are perfect for cozy afternoons, holiday cookie platters, or anytime you crave nostalgic sweetness.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon butterscotch extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Directions
Prep & mix – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or lightly grease baking sheets. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Flavor infusion – Stir in the butterscotch extract, vanilla, and egg until fully incorporated and glossy.
Combine dry ingredients – Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix just until the dough comes together.
Add chips – Fold in the butterscotch chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
Scoop & bake – Drop rounded tablespoons (or use a cookie scoop) of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Optionally, sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a flavor contrast.
Bake to perfection – Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers still look slightly underbaked.
Cool & enjoy – Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool slightly.