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Best Ever Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of the Best Ever Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies. This delicious recipe marries the buttery sweetness of butterscotch with rich chocolate chips, resulting in a cookie that's perfectly chewy on the inside and lightly crisp on the edges. Easy to make, these cookies fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma that will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for any occasion, they're a sweet treat that will quickly become a favorite!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butterscotch chips

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Sea salt flakes for topping (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

    Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

      Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.

        Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

          Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few flour streaks are okay.

            Fold in Chips: Gently fold in the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

              Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

                Sprinkle with Sea Salt: If desired, sprinkle a few flakes of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking to enhance the flavor.

                  Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, but the centers still look a little soft. They will continue to cook on the baking sheet once removed from the oven.

                    Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy slightly warm for the ultimate melty experience!

                      Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 minutes | 25 minutes | Makes about 24 cookies