Butterscotch Chip Cookies – Soft, chewy cookies loaded with butterscotch and chocolate chips for a rich, caramel-like flavor in every bite.
Butterscotch chip cookies don’t get nearly enough attention. Everyone reaches for chocolate chip, but there’s something about that caramel-y butterscotch flavor that feels warmer and a little more nostalgic.
I started making these after falling hard for my Butterscotch Blondies, and I wanted that same flavor in cookie form.
The instant pudding mix is the quiet hero here. It keeps the texture soft and tender, and gives the dough that extra richness without any extra effort. The dough is thick, loaded with chips, and bakes up into cookies that stay soft for days (if they last that long).
Ingredients You’ll Need
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- Butter
- Light Brown Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- Butterscotch Instant Pudding Mix
- Eggs
- Vanilla Extract
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Butterscotch Chips
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
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Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
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In the bowl for an electric mixer, combine the butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Beat until light and creamy.
1 cup butter, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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Add the pudding mix, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
3.4 oz package butterscotch instant pudding mix, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Add flour, baking soda and salt. Mix until just incorporated. Fold in all the chips.
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups butterscotch chips, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Scoop 2 Tablespoon size balls of dough onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden brown.
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Remove the cookies from the oven and top each one with a couple of chocolate chips if desired. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g