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A stack of golden brown butterscotch chocolate chip cookies with melted chocolate and flaky sea salt on top.
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Ultimate Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time47 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 195kcal

Ingredients

  • 225 g unsalted butter
  • 300 g light brown sugar, packed
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs , room temperature
  • 10 ml vanilla extract
  • 315 g all -purpose flour
  • 5 g baking soda
  • 3 g kosher salt
  • 170 g butterscotch chips, roughly chopped
  • 170 g semi -sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 g flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until milk solids turn chestnut brown and emit a nutty aroma, then cool to room temperature.
  • Combine the browned butter and sugars in a stand mixer bowl and cream on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each addition is fully emulsified before proceeding.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, and kosher salt in a separate container to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing until just combined to avoid gluten over-development.
  • Fold in the butterscotch chips and chocolate chips manually using a spatula.
  • Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to hydrate the flour and minimize spread during baking.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Portion the dough into 40g spheres and arrange on sheets 5cm apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until the periphery is golden brown and the center remains soft to the touch.
  • Remove from heat and immediately apply a pinch of flaky sea salt to each cookie before cooling on the sheet for 5 minutes.