Chocolate Butterscotch Chip Cookies Recipe
Delight in these soft and chewy Chocolate Butterscotch Chip Cookies, combining rich cocoa and luscious butterscotch chips for a perfect balance of chocolatey and caramel flavors. With a tender crumb enhanced by chilling the dough overnight, these cookies are a delicious treat ideal for any occasion, especially Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugars
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Add-ins
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature salted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light in color, which helps incorporate air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the room temperature egg and vanilla extract until fully combined, ensuring the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all purpose flour, natural unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking soda for an even distribution, then gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients gently until no streaks of flour remain.
- Fold in Butterscotch Chips: Gently fold the butterscotch chips into the cookie dough evenly, so the chips are distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Chill Dough: Scoop uniform portions of the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and optionally top with extra butterscotch chips for garnish. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight; this step helps the cookies spread less and enhances flavor development.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the chilled dough in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges begin to brown slightly but the centers remain soft.
- Shape Cookies: Immediately after removing from the oven, use a large round cookie cutter to gently shape the warm cookies for a uniform and neat appearance.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the shaped cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly and develop the ideal texture.
Notes
- Measure flour accurately by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling off with the back of a knife to ensure soft, chewy cookies.
- Chill the cookie dough overnight for more flavorful and less spreading cookies.
- You can freeze unbaked dough in an airtight container for up to 3 months and baked cookies for up to 2 months.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure proper mixing and texture.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
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