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Butterscotch Cookie Recipe
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Butterscotch Cookie Recipe

Chewy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, these Butterscotch Cookies only get better with time! You'll love the sugar coating and rich butterscotch flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 dozen cookies
Calories: 83 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter unsalted
  • 2 cups light brown sugar packed (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 egg large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. Heat butter in small skillet on medium heat. Allow to froth up, then brown. Here is a great article on how to brown butter (for today's cookies you want the butter to JUST begin the browning process) Remove from heat.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
  3. In large mixing bowl, add browned butter plus 1 3/4 cups brown sugar. Mix on medium speed, add salt, eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder.
  4. In small bowl, mix 1/4 cup reserved brown sugar and 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar together. Using a 1 Tablespoon small scoop, scoop up dough (will be consistency of play-doh) and roll into a ball. Then roll in sugar mixture.
  5. Place on prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and cool on wire rack.

Notes

  • Store cooled cookies in airtight container for up to one week.
  • Freeze cookies for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 83kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 42mg (2%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 dozen cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 83

% Daily Value*

Calories 83kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 42mg 2%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.