Description
Chewy Butterscotch Drops are the ultimate sweet treat, made with brown sugar, vanilla, and loaded with butterscotch chips. These old-fashioned cookies are perfect for bake sales, holidays, or cozy nights in. If you’re craving a caramel-flavored cookie with a chewy center and crisp edge, this recipe is your go-to.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the butterscotch chips evenly.
6. Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
10. Let cool slightly on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Chilling the dough prevents spreading and yields thicker cookies.
For richer flavor, try dark brown sugar instead of light.
Swap butterscotch chips with white chocolate for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg