🎉 Introduction
These Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything a perfect cookie should be: soft, chewy, buttery, and packed with melty chocolate and sweet, rich butterscotch chips in every single bite. The brown sugar gives these cookies a deep caramel flavor, while the butterscotch adds warmth and the chocolate chips bring creamy sweetness.
The texture is soft in the center, lightly crisp at the edges, and unbelievably comforting. They are the kind of cookies that disappear fast — the kind that make people ask, “Can you send me the recipe?”
Simple ingredients. Maximum flavor. A cookie that feels cozy, nostalgic, and completely irresistible.
🧰 Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
🛒 Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add Eggs & Vanilla
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
- flour
- baking soda
- salt
Step 5: Combine
- Add dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Mix on low just until a soft cookie dough forms.
Step 6: Fold In Chips
- Fold in the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips using a spatula.
Step 7: Scoop & Bake
- Scoop dough into balls (about 1 ½ tablespoons each).
- Place onto baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake 9–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers appear slightly soft.
Step 8: Cool
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Servings: ~24 cookies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 9–12 minutes
- Total Time: ~22 minutes
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze baked cookies up to 3 months.
- Microwave 6–8 seconds for warm, gooey centers.
🥄 Variations
- Extra Buttery Flavor:
Brown the butter before mixing. - Salted Caramel Vibes:
Sprinkle a touch of flaky sea salt on top after baking. - Chunky Bakery Cookies:
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. - Mocha Twist:
Add 1 teaspoon instant espresso to the dough. - Nuts for Crunch:
Add chopped pecans or walnuts.
❓ 10 FAQs
- Why are my cookies dry?
They were overbaked — remove when centers still look soft. - Can I use salted butter?
Yes — reduce added salt to a small pinch. - Do I need to chill the dough?
Not required — but chilling makes thicker cookies. - Can I use dark chocolate chips?
Yes — any chocolate pairs well with butterscotch. - Can I freeze the dough?
Yes — freeze dough balls and bake later. - Why are my cookies flat?
Butter may have been too soft — chill dough 10 minutes. - Can I make them bigger?
Yes — bake 2–3 minutes longer for jumbo cookies. - How do I keep them soft?
Store with a piece of bread in the container. - Can I substitute white sugar only?
No — brown sugar is key for chewy texture and caramel flavor. - Are these good for gifting?
Yes — they stay soft and pack beautifully.
🏁 Conclusion
These Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are warm, chewy, buttery, and deeply comforting. Each bite brings a swirl of caramel sweetness and melty chocolate richness. They’re the cookie that turns an ordinary day into something special — simple, cozy, and always irresistible.
Soft. Chewy. Sweet.
A cookie you’ll bake again and again.

Best Ever Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can’t Resist
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together:
- flour
- baking soda
- salt
- Add dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Mix on low just until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and butterscotch chips using a spatula.
- Scoop dough into balls (about 1 ½ tablespoons each).
- Place onto baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake 9–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers appear slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
Brown the butter before mixing. Salted Caramel Vibes:
Sprinkle a touch of flaky sea salt on top after baking. Chunky Bakery Cookies:
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Mocha Twist:
Add 1 teaspoon instant espresso to the dough. Nuts for Crunch:
Add chopped pecans or walnuts. ❓ 10 FAQs Why are my cookies dry?
They were overbaked — remove when centers still look soft. Can I use salted butter?
Yes — reduce added salt to a small pinch. Do I need to chill the dough?
Not required — but chilling makes thicker cookies. Can I use dark chocolate chips?
Yes — any chocolate pairs well with butterscotch. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes — freeze dough balls and bake later. Why are my cookies flat?
Butter may have been too soft — chill dough 10 minutes. Can I make them bigger?
Yes — bake 2–3 minutes longer for jumbo cookies. How do I keep them soft?
Store with a piece of bread in the container. Can I substitute white sugar only?
No — brown sugar is key for chewy texture and caramel flavor. Are these good for gifting?
Yes — they stay soft and pack beautifully. 🏁 Conclusion These Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are warm, chewy, buttery, and deeply comforting. Each bite brings a swirl of caramel sweetness and melty chocolate richness. They’re the cookie that turns an ordinary day into something special — simple, cozy, and always irresistible. Soft. Chewy. Sweet.
A cookie you’ll bake again and again.
