Relish in the comforting fusion of butterscotch and cinnamon with these delectable cookies. The added touch of sea salt amplifies their taste, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 ⅓ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups butterscotch chips
- A pinch of sea salt (optional)
Method
- Preparation of the Dough:
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a spacious bowl and set it aside.
- Utilizing a stand mixer or a hand mixer, blend the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until it’s light and airy. This should take around 3 minutes.
- Gradually integrate the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Make sure to periodically scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, ensuring not to overmix. Hand-stir the butterscotch chips into the dough.
- Conceal the dough bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or ideally, let it set overnight.
- Baking the Cookies:
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and arrange a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If the dough appears too stiff to mold, let it sit for about 10-15 minutes at room temperature.
- Employing a medium cookie scoop, shape the dough into balls, spacing them 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges firm up and the centers remain tender.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet briefly. If you’re in the mood for a flavor twist, lightly sprinkle some sea salt. Then, shift them to a wire rack to cool off entirely.
Serve these cinnamon-infused butterscotch cookies with your favorite beverage and savor the comforting, sweet flavor.
