Easy Christmas Butterscotch Cookies
These easy Christmas cookies feature a classic base enhanced with rich butterscotch chips, perfect for quick family treats that fill your home with delightful holiday aromas.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl medium to large
- 1 spatula
- 1 cookie scoop
- 1 baking sheet nonstick
- 1 wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until thick and well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing gently after each until just incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in butterscotch chips gently.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie and place them 2 inches apart on a nonstick baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use packed brown sugar for accurate sweetness.
- Do not overmix to keep cookies tender.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Butterscotch chips can be substituted with white chocolate chips.