Sea Salt Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Sea Salt Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies deliver chewy brown sugar bliss studded with butterscotch chips and sea salt crystals that balance sweet-salty perfectly in crispy-edged soft centers. Ready in 25 minutes with short chill, they yield 24 cookies with bakery thickness.

Why This Recipe Works

Brown butter deepens toffee notes amplifying butterscotch. Cornstarch guarantees chew without cakiness. Dual chips create melty pockets. Flaky sea salt crystallizes post-bake for crunch. High brown sugar retains moisture days later. Cold dough scoop prevents spread for thick stacks.

Ingredients & Prep

Dough:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, browned + cooled
• 1¼ cups brown sugar, packed
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg + 1 yolk
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• ¾ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt

Mix-ins:

• ¾ cup butterscotch chips
• ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Flaky sea salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown butter until nutty; cool 20 minutes until warm not hot.
2. Cream browned butter + sugars 3 minutes thick + pale.
3. Beat egg, yolk, vanilla until smooth.
4. Whisk dry ingredients; mix just combined.
5. Fold chips; chill dough 30 minutes firm.
6. Preheat 350°F. Scoop 2-tbsp balls 3 inches apart.
7. Bake 11-13 minutes golden edges. Sprinkle sea salt immediately.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Airtight room temp 7 days; freeze baked 2 months.

FAQs

Spread flat?
Chill longer; brown butter fully cooled.

Bitterscotch hard?
Quality chips; don’t overbake.

Too sweet?
Less granulated; more sea salt.

Conclusion

Sea Salt Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies salty-sweet-hugs perfection chewy forever.

Sea Salt Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Print Recipe

Sea Salt Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies combine chewy brown sugar dough with rich butterscotch chips, melty chocolate chips, and flaky sea salt finish. Perfect balance of sweet-salty indulgence with crisp edges and soft centers.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Yield: 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• ¾ tsp baking powder
• ¾ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 10 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
• ¾ cup dark brown sugar (packed)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup butterscotch chips
• ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Flaky sea salt for finishing

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• 2. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in medium bowl. Set aside.
• 3. Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed 2 minutes until light and creamy. Add egg and vanilla, beat until combined.
• 4. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low just until combined. Fold in butterscotch and chocolate chips by hand.
• 5. Scoop 2-tablespoon dough balls, place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes until edges golden but centers still soft.
• 6. Immediately sprinkle flaky sea salt over hot cookies. Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

• Cornstarch creates perfect chewy texture; don’t skip.
• Dark brown sugar intensifies butterscotch flavor.
• Room temperature butter creams properly for even texture.
• Bake until edges set but centers pale cookies finish cooking on hot pan.
• Chill dough 30 minutes if cookies spread too much.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cookie
• Calories: 180
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 120mg
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 2g
• Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: butterscotch chocolate chip cookies, sea salt cookies, salted butterscotch cookies