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BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES
by J U L I A on F E B R U A R Y 1 2 , 2 0 1 9 //  1

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Butterscotch Cookies are soft, chewy, and made with only a few basic
ingredients! This simple and easy cookie recipe can be prepped quickly and
is ready to bake after only 20 minutes in the freezer.

We always have a plate of cookies on the counter to enjoy for dessert with a glass of
milk. This week we’re loving Nutella Cookies, Linzer Cookies, and of course, these
cute Valentine’s Day Chocolate Sugar Cookies that make a great edible gift.
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Butterscotch Cookies are one of my all-time favorite cookie recipes. They are easy to
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make with ingredients I almost always have in my pantry, so they make a great treat
to bake last minute when you have some friends or family coming over unexpectedly.

Who doesn’t like a chewy and soft cookie straight out of the oven? Sometimes I also
add a mix of butterscotch chips and chocolate chips for an even more indulgent treat
or make little bite-sized mini cookies. This cookie recipe is perfect for every occasion,
it makes a great activity to do with kids but also is a perfect party favor to send home
with guests!

HOW TO MAKE BUTTERSCOTCH CHIP COOKIES

The secret for making the BEST chewy and soft Butterscotch Chip Cookies is to use
real butter, brown sugar, and to let the dough rest in the freezer or fridge before
baking so the cookies don’t spread too much and you get a nice chewy center.
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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR MAKING BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES
F R O M S C R AT C H
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• Using a combination of brown and white sugar adds moisture and helps to make
these cookies chewy!
• I recommend using butter for cookie recipes. Butter makes the cookies chewy and
adds avor
• Don’t over-mix the dough after you added the our. I like to use a spatula at the end
to scrape the sides of the bowl so everything gets combined evenly
• You can also use a combination of butterscotch chips and chocolate chips (or
chunks) in this recipe
• Make sure to refrigerate the cookie dough before baking! During the mixing, the
dough gets warm which would result in cookies that spread a lot. I recommend to
freeze the dough for 20 minutes or refrigerate it for 40 minutes or longer.
• The dough can be refrigerated for up to two days. You can also freeze the dough in
an airtight container (see instructions below)
• If you know your oven runs hot keep an eye on the cookies and set the timer for a
minute or two less than the recipe calls for.
• You can bake the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet or on a baking sheet
covered with parchment paper which makes clean up easier.
• You don’t need to atten the cookie balls!
• Leave enough room between the cookies so they can spread out.
• Avoid overbaking the cookies! Take the cookies out of the oven when the edges are
lightly golden, the center might look undercooked but the cookies will rm up while
they’re resting on the cookie sheet. If you bake the cookies until the centers are
golden or cooked completely you will end up with hard and crispy cookies.
• Use a cookie spatula to transfer the cookies from the baking sheet to the cooling
rack. They will still be very soft and can break easily!
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C A N YO U F R E E Z E B U T T E R S C OTC H C O O K I E S
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You can freeze butterscotch cookie dough and then bake it straight from the freezer.
To do this, scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and freeze them on a cookie sheet for
30 minutes then transfer to an airtight container and freeze up to 3 months. To bake
the cookies just pull some out of the freezer and bake them at 350 degrees F for 1-2
minutes longer than the recipe calls for. Keep an eye on them and adjust the cooking
time after the rst batch.

You can also freeze baked cookies after they have cooled completely. Put them in an
airtight ziplock bag or container with parchment paper in between and freeze them
for up to 3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature.

HOW TO STORE BUTTERSCOTCH CHIP COOKIES

To store Butterscotch Chip Cookies, let them cool completely and then put them in an
airtight container or cookie jar. The will keep for about 1-2 weeks at room
temperature.
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BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES

Butterscotch Cookies are soft, chewy, and made with only a few

basic ingredients!
prep time: 3 0 M I N U T E S cook time: 1 0 M I N U T E S total time: 4 0 M I N U T E S
course: B A K I N G cuisine: A M E R I C A N keyword: B U T T E R S C O T C H C O O K I E S
calories: 1 6 4 K C A L author: J U L I A

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INGREDIENTS US CUSTOMARY - METRIC

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
 2 large eggs
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose our
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
11 ounces butterscotch chips, one package

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until
smooth about 3-4 minutes. Add the vanilla extract. Then add one egg
at a time, mixing until combined between adding them.

2. In a measuring cup combine our, baking soda, and salt. With the
mixer running on low slowly add the our. Mix until just combined.
Then add butterscotch chips and mix until evenly distributed.

3. Chill dough for 20 minutes in the freezer or for 40 minutes in the

fridge.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to

drop balls of dough onto a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper
and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are just lightly golden and the
middle looks slightly uncooked.

5. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes then transfer with a cookie
spatula to a cooling rack and let cool completely.

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K A R LY — FEBRUARY 12, 2019 @ 7:44 PM REPLY

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