Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Butterscotch Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies uniquely blend the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with sweet butterscotch and chocolate for an irresistible treat. Each cookie features a chewy center surrounded by crispy edges, creating the perfect balance of textures. Ideal for any occasion, from celebrations to cozy nights at home, this recipe is straightforward enough for bakers of all skill levels. With a make-ahead option that allows you to refrigerate the dough, you’ll enjoy deeply developed flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups (187 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (127 grams) bread flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) packed dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs plus 1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (198 grams) chocolate-covered butterscotch caramels
- 1 cup (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Pour into a bowl and mix with sugars; let cool.
- Combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Beat the cooled butter mixture with sugars until smooth; then add eggs and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, followed by chocolate chips and butterscotch caramels.
- Chill the dough for 24 to 72 hours before baking.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and scoop dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg