Butterscotch Cookies {So chewy and soft!} - Plated Cravings (2024)

Butterscotch Cookies are soft, chewy,and made with only a few basic ingredients! This simple and easy cookie recipe can be prepped quickly and is ready to bake after only 20 minutes in the freezer.

We always have a plate of cookies on the counter to enjoy for dessert with aglass of milk. This week we’re lovingNutella Cookies,Linzer Cookies, and of course, these cuteValentine’s Day Chocolate Sugar Cookiesthat make a great edible gift.

Butterscotch Cookies are one of my all-time favorite cookie recipes. They are easy to make with ingredients I almost always have in my pantry, so they make a great treat to bake last minute when you have some friends or family coming over unexpectedly.

Who doesn’t like a chewy and soft cookie straight out of the oven? Sometimes I also add a mixof butterscotch chips and chocolate chips for an even more indulgent treat or make little bite-sizedmini cookies. This cookie recipe is perfect for every occasion, it makes a great activityto do with kids but also is a perfect party favor to send home with guests!

How to make Butterscotch Chip Cookies

The secret for making the BEST chewy and soft Butterscotch Chip Cookies is to use real butter, brown sugar, and to let the dough rest in the freezer or fridge before baking so the cookies don’t spread too much and you get a nice chewy center.

Tips and Tricks for Making Butterscotch Cookies from Scratch

• Using a combination of brown and white sugar adds moisture and helps to make these cookies chewy!
• I recommend using butter for cookie recipes. Butter makes the cookies chewy and adds flavor
• Don’t over-mix the dough after you added the flour. I like to use a spatula at the end to scrape the sides of the bowl so everything gets combined evenly
• You can also use a combination of butterscotch chips and chocolate chips (or chunks) in this recipe
• Make sure to refrigerate the cookie dough before baking! During the mixing, the dough gets warm which would result in cookies that spread a lot. I recommend to freeze the dough for 20 minutes or refrigerate it for 40 minutes or longer.
• The dough can be refrigerated for up to two days. You can also freeze the dough in an airtight container (see instructions below)
• If you know your oven runs hot keep an eye on the cookies and set the timer for a minute or two less than the recipe calls for.
• You can bake the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet or on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper which makes clean up easier.
• You don’t need to flatten the cookie balls!
• Leave enough room between the cookies so they can spread out.
• Avoid overbaking the cookies! Take the cookies out of the oven when the edges are lightly golden, the center might look undercooked but the cookies will firm up while they’re resting on the cookie sheet. If you bake the cookies until the centers are golden or cooked completely you will end up with hard and crispy cookies.
• Use a cookie spatula to transfer the cookies from the baking sheet to the cooling rack. They will still be very soft and can break easily!

Can you freeze Butterscotch Cookies

You can freeze butterscotch cookie dough and then bake it straight from the freezer. To do this, scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls and freeze them on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes then transfer to an airtight container and freeze up to 3 months. To bake the cookies just pull some out of the freezer and bake them at 350 degrees F for 1-2 minutes longer than the recipe calls for. Keep an eye on them and adjust the cooking time after the first batch.

You can also freeze baked cookies after they have cooled completely. Put them in an airtight ziplock bag or container with parchment paper in between and freeze them for up to 3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature.

How to store Butterscotch Chip Cookies

To store Butterscotch Chip Cookies, let them cool completely and then put them in an airtight container or cookie jar. The will keep for about 1-2 weeks at room temperature.

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