Easy Christmas Cookies with Butterscotch Recipe

Introduction

These easy Christmas cookies with butterscotch chips are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. Soft and chewy with the rich sweetness of butterscotch, they’re sure to become a festive favorite. Simple to make and delicious to share, these cookies bring warmth to any celebration.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups butterscotch chips

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium to large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is thick and well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
2. Step 2: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing gently after each addition until just incorporated.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
4. Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring by hand with a spatula until just combined. Avoid over mixing to keep the cookies tender. Fold in the butterscotch chips gently.
5. Step 5: Use a cookie scoop to drop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie onto a nonstick baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until edges start to brown but centers remain soft.
6. Step 6: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra festive flair, add a handful of chopped nuts or festive red and green sprinkles to the dough before baking.
• Substitute white chocolate chips for butterscotch chips for a different but equally sweet flavor.
• Make sure your butter is softened but not melted to achieve the best texture in your cookies.
• If you prefer crispier cookies, bake an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.

Storage

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them fresh longer, you can freeze the baked cookies in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Reheat briefly in a microwave or oven to restore softness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

Yes, but reduce the added salt in the recipe to about a quarter teaspoon or omit it entirely to avoid an overly salty taste.

How do I prevent the cookies from spreading too much?

Make sure your butter is just softened, not melted, and chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you notice excessive spreading.

Easy Christmas Cookies with Butterscotch Recipe

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These Easy Christmas Cookies with Butterscotch are a delightful treat featuring a soft buttery base loaded with sweet butterscotch chips. Perfectly chewy with slightly crisp edges, these cookies make an excellent festive snack or gift during the holiday season.

• Author: Luna
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: About 36 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs

Dry Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

• 2 cups butterscotch chips

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Wet Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium to large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of softened butter. Then, add 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Cream the butter and sugars together until they are well combined and thick, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
2. Add Eggs: Add 2 eggs to the creamed mixture, one at a time. Mix gently after each addition until just incorporated to ensure the eggs are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Mix these dry ingredients well to ensure even distribution of the baking soda and salt.
4. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing by hand with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to over mix, as this can result in tough cookies. Once the dough is formed, gently fold in 2 cups of butterscotch chips with the spatula.
5. Portion and Bake: Use a cookie scoop to portion out about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie. Place the dough balls approximately 2 inches apart on a nonstick baking sheet to allow room for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges start to brown but the centers are still soft.
6. Cool and Serve: Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to help them firm up before moving. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
• Spacing dough balls about 2 inches apart allows for proper spreading during baking.
• Cool cookies on the baking sheet before transferring to avoid breaking.
• Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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