Description
Easy Christmas Cookies with Butterscotch are a delightful treat that brings festive cheer to any holiday gathering. With their rich butterscotch flavor and soft, chewy texture, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy nights at home, they require just 15 minutes of prep time, making them an ideal choice for busy bakers. Customize them with nuts or different types of chips to add your personal touch. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or shared with loved ones, these cookies are a sweet way to celebrate the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add vanilla and eggs; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in butterscotch chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 8 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg