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    Home » Desserts » Cookies » Butterscotch Cookies

    Butterscotch Cookies

    Last updated on April 15, 2020. Originally posted on December 9, 2019 By Elaine 32 Comments

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    Do yourself a favor and make this butterscotch cookies recipe. Not only does the butterscotch flavor burst in your mouth, but the cookies are soft, chewy and delicious. Add these to your holiday cookie tray and you are going to have very happy guests.

    A pile of cookies on a big white plate with a few cookies on another plate behind it

    When I visit relatives, they look expectantly at my hands when they greet me at their door. Why? Because I usually have a few bags of cookies clutched in them.

    They want my cookies.

    Yes, they also like when I visit because I’m an easy and fun guest, but they really love when I bring my cookies. And I’m okay with that.

    Wait until you taste these delicious butterscotch cookies and you will see what I mean.

    Other cookies that my family love to see me carrying are the pistachio, pumpkin and chocolate cream cheese cookies.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    Helpful tips

    • Take the butter out an hour before you start the cookies. To soften it more quickly, unwrap the butter, cut it into pats and drop them into your mixing bowl.
    • There is no need to take the cream cheese out to soften ahead of time, as it is already softened.
    • Be careful not to over mix the dough, you want the cookies to be soft and succulent.
    • I used two different sizes of cookie scoops to show you how they would look. See the photo below where I explain it.
    • I dribble both dark chocolate and white chocolate on some of the cookies because I think chocolate enhances everything, but alas, Christopher does not think so. That part of the recipe is optional. You choose.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    • Butter – I only use butter, not margarine as I don’t trust the ingredients. And I use organic whenever I can get it.
    • Cream cheese – organic.
    • Sugar – Organic cane sugar but you can also use white or brown sugar.
    • Egg – organic large.
    • Flour – I usually use white flour in my cream cheese cookies but I didn’t have enough in the cupboard, so I used my trusty sprouted spelt flour instead.
    • Pudding mix – butterscotch flavored.
    • Baking powder – a rising agent.
    • Salt – helps flavor the cookie.
    • Butterscotch chips – This really enhances the flavor of the cookie.

    How to make butterscotch cookies

    Pre-step

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Get out your stand mixer, cookie sheets and cookie scoop.

    Step one

    Get the wet ingredients – cream cheese, butter, sugar and egg.

    Cream cheese on a green plate, butter, sugar and an egg for the cookies

    Step two

    Place cream cheese, butter and sugar in the mixer bowl. (A)

    Butter and cream cheese in a mixer and then mixed together

    Step three

    Turn the mixer on and combine the ingredients until creamy. (B)

    Step four

    Get the dry ingredients – butterscotch pudding mix, flour, baking soda and salt.

    Jello pudding mix, flour, baking soda and salt on a table and then added to the mixer

    Step five

    Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl. (D)

    Step six

    Mix until combined and then stir in the butterscotch chips.

    Cookie batter in a big glass bowl with a cookie sheet and scoop behind it

    Step seven

    Use a cookie scoop to form the batter into balls of dough and place them on the cookie sheets. (I used the medium scoop for these.)

    Balls of butterscotch cookies batter on a cookie sheet with the glass bowl in the background

    Step eight

    Bake for 15 – 17 minutes. Remember all ovens are different, check after 15 minutes. The cookies should be a little brown around the edges and slightly soft to the touch.

    Freshly baked cookies out of the oven and still on the cookie sheet

    Step nine

    Let the butterscotch cookies cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

    Step ten

    This next part is optional.

    Melt some chocolate (I chose to use bittersweet and white chocolate) on the stove with a teaspoon of butter until smooth. Spoon the chocolate in a sandwich baggie, cut off a corner and squeeze the chocolate over as many cookies as you like.

    A large piece of parchment paper with butterscotch cookies on it and chocolate drizzle on them

    This next photo shows the results of the cookies with the two different scoops.

    The front cookie was with the medium scoop.

    The cookie in the back is with the small scoop.

    And the right cookie is still with the small scoop but I leveled it off so it looks rounder. Which one will you make?

    Three different sized cookies on a white plate with the big plate of cookies behind it

    Which one would you eat first?

    Three cookies on a plate, one plain, one with chocolate drizzle and one with white drizzle on it

    Let’s see the overhead view.

    Overhead view of the pile of plain, white and chocolate covered cookies

    I hope you enjoyed this butterscotch cookies recipe. It makes an outstanding cookie!

    And as always, may all your dishes be delish.

    If you’ve tried this recipe, I’d love the know what you thought about it in the comments below. I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more of my delicious food and delightful cocktails!

    Butterscotch cookies on some parchment paper

    Butterscotch Cookies

    These flavorful and delicious cookies are a standout for your holiday cookie tray. They are vibrant in both looks and taste.
    5 from 16 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: butterscotch, butterscotch cookies, cream cheese cookies
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 48 cookies
    Calories: 129kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup butter (softened)
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • .75 cup sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2.25 cups flour (sprouted spelt flour)
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • .50 teaspoon salt
    • 3.4 ounces butterscotch pudding mix (1 package)
    • 1 cup butterscotch chips (½ cup to 1 cup – I enjoy it both ways)

    Optional for Dribbles

    • .50 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (for drizzle)
    • .50 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzle)
    • 2 teaspoons butter (divided)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 F
    • Place butter, cream cheese and sugar in your stand mixer bowl. Mix until combined and creamy
    • Add egg and vanilla and mix until combined
    • Add flour, baking soda, salt and butterscotch pudding mix and mix until combined. Be careful not to over mix
    • Stir in the butterscotch chips
    • Take a cookie scoop and place each batter ball on cookie sheets. (see notes about the different sizes.)
    • Bake for 15 – 17 minutes. Check after 15 minutes. The cookies should be slightly browned around the edges and a little soft to the touch
    • Let cookies sit for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool

    Optional

    • Add white chocolate and bittersweet chocolate to two separate small saucepans. Turn the heat under the pans to low and slowly melt the chocolates. I add 1 teaspoon of butter to each pan to make the chocolate really creamy
    • Spoon the melted chocolate each in its own plastic sandwich bag and cut a corner off the bag and squeeze out the chocolate over the cookie in whatever shape you like. I just did strips

    Equipment

    cookie sheets
    stand mixer
    cookie scoop
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    Notes

    Helpful Tips
    • Take the butter out an hour before you start the cookies. Unwrap the butter and put it in the mixer bowl and cut it in pats for quicker softening.
    • There is no need to take the cream cheese out to soften as it is already softened.
    • Be careful not to over mix the dough, you want the cookies to be soft and succulent.
    • I used two different sizes of cookie scoops to show you how they would look. See the photo below where I explain it.
    • I dribbled both dark chocolate and white chocolate on some of the cookies because I think chocolate enhances everything, but alas, Christopher does not think so. That part of the recipe is optional. You choose.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 197IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Sharon

      December 09, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      I love butterscotch but don’t have too many recipes that I use it in, now I’ve got these cookies!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 11, 2019 at 12:33 pm

        Yay! I’m so glad Sharon. I hope you enjoy them.

        Reply
    2. Alison

      December 09, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      Made these cookies for my work cookie exchange and they were a huge hit! Perfectly chewy and full of butterscotch flavor.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 11, 2019 at 12:33 pm

        Thanks so much Alison! I’m so pleased they were a hit and thank you for letting me know.

        Reply
    3. Erika

      December 09, 2019 at 9:29 pm

      These butterscotch cookies are so amazing! Yum!!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 11, 2019 at 12:32 pm

        Thanks Erika!

        Reply
    4. Chef Dennis

      December 09, 2019 at 9:34 pm

      I will be having these butterscotch cookies on our Holiday party. This looks really scrumptious and I love that they’re soft and chewy. Perfect for everyone.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 11, 2019 at 12:32 pm

        Thanks Dennis! Everyone will love them. So vibrant and delicious!

        Reply
    5. Andrea Metlika

      December 09, 2019 at 9:44 pm

      These cookies are my new favorite butterscotch cookie! Hands down the best!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 11, 2019 at 12:30 pm

        Thanks so much Andrea! They are our families favorite as well.

        Reply
    6. Anjali

      December 09, 2019 at 10:11 pm

      These cookies were so delicious!! Love that they’re made with spelt flour and aren’t overly sweet – they’ll definitely be making an appearance at my holiday party this weekend!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 11, 2019 at 12:30 pm

        Thanks Anjali! I think you and your guests will enjoy them.

        Reply
    7. Sara Welch

      December 09, 2019 at 10:23 pm

      These look amazing! Definitely adding this to my holiday baking line up! Delish!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 11, 2019 at 12:29 pm

        Thanks so much Sara! They are so delicious and everyone will love them.

        Reply
    8. Kelly Anthony

      December 10, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      I always have cookies on hand that I bring with me everywhere too. These butterscotch cookies will be the perfect addition to my cookie recipe collection.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 11, 2019 at 12:26 pm

        Thanks Kelly! Everyone will love them! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Denise

      December 10, 2019 at 4:12 pm

      Oh wow! These Butterscotch Cookies look incredible, and seem so easy to make! This will be a good addition to a cookie tray this holiday season.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 11, 2019 at 12:26 pm

        Thanks so much Denise. I appreciate it!

        Reply
    10. Jacqui Debono

      December 11, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      I love the sound of these, and they look so pretty! Butterscotch is one of my faves and you don’t see it in many things!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 12, 2019 at 11:14 am

        Thanks Jacqui! I love butterscotch and try to make these throughout the year.

        Reply
    11. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen

      December 12, 2019 at 9:38 am

      These cookies sound absolutely delightful! They’ll be making an appearance in our house this season for sure!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 12, 2019 at 11:14 am

        Thanks so much Carrie! They are so yummy and I hope you enjoy the cookies when you try them.

        Reply
    12. Kushigalu

      December 12, 2019 at 11:40 pm

      Soft and chewy cookies. Must try this holiday season. So delicious.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 13, 2019 at 5:39 pm

        Thanks so much Kushigalu!

        Reply
    13. Danielle

      December 12, 2019 at 11:51 pm

      I am sooo ready to make myself a favor right now and make these! Just reading through your post made my mouth water. But answering your question, I would definitely use a medium scoop – these cookies are too good to come in small size! 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 13, 2019 at 5:39 pm

        Lol! I actually prefer the smaller ones. That way I can have more than one, Danielle and not feel ‘guilty’.

        Reply
    14. Jamie

      December 15, 2019 at 6:16 am

      I’m always looking for cookie recipes to bake for my coworkers and now I found a delicious one to add to my collection! I’ll be making this this week!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 16, 2019 at 10:22 am

        Yay! Thanks Jamie! I hope you and your coworkers enjoy the cookies. I don’t think you will be disappointed.

        Reply
    15. Jo

      December 15, 2019 at 9:28 pm

      My kids adore butterscotch and I got to try these cookies for them! I’m sure they are going to enjoy these cookies.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 16, 2019 at 10:06 am

        I can almost guarantee that everyone will love these cookies. They are so yummy! Thanks for your comment Jo!

        Reply
    16. SHANIKA

      December 16, 2019 at 12:33 pm

      These Butterscotch cookies look so amazing! I love how easy they are to make and they are definitely a healthy option to a sweet indulge!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        December 16, 2019 at 4:41 pm

        Thank you so much Shanika! I appreciate it.

        Reply

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