Magic 7-Layer Cookies
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5
Magic 7-Layer Cookies
Description
These cookies begin by creaming softened butter with brown and granulated sugar until fluffy. Eggs and vanilla extract are added for moisture and flavor. Dry ingredients including flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt are folded in to form the dough. Then, a mix of semi-sweet chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, sweetened flaked coconut, and chopped pecans or walnuts is gently folded through to evenly distribute the layers of flavor and texture.
The cookie dough is shaped into two-ounce balls placed widely spaced on a light-colored baking sheet and optionally topped with extra chips and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes before baking at 385 degrees Fahrenheit for 9 to 12 minutes. The result is a cookie with a tender yet chewy center, crunchy edges, and diverse sweet and nutty elements.
These cookies are substantial in size and rich in flavor and texture, suitable for sharing or enjoying as a dessert or indulgent snack. Careful timing during baking is key to avoid overbaking and keep them moist.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt (if using salted butter, reduce to 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- salt sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 385 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix for 1 minute longer.
- Fold in flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Fold in butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans or walnuts.
- Use a light-colored baking sheet. Place 2 ounce balls of cookie dough on baking sheet, several inches apart. Press extra butterscotch or chocolate chips on the cookie dough balls before baking in the oven. If you desire, sprinkle the cookie dough balls with Maldon Sea Salt Flakes.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes. Don't overbake.
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