Caramel and Iced Butterscotch Cookies
These cookies are chewy and flavorful, featuring butterscotch chips, caramel bits, and a light drizzle of icing for an indulgent treat. Perfect for dessert tables or as a sweet snack, they combine buttery, caramelized flavors with just the right balance of sweetness and saltiness.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 11 oz butterscotch chips (plus extra for topping)
- ½ cup caramel bits (or 12 caramels, chopped into small pieces)
- Optional: white chocolate chips and flaked sea salt for garnish
Icing (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
Prepare Dry Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Wet Ingredients:
- Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined (about 2 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
Combine & Add Mix-ins:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in butterscotch chips and caramel bits.
Chill the Dough:
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using a cookie scoop. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange chilled dough balls on a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and immediately press extra butterscotch chips and white chocolate chips on top for garnish. Sprinkle lightly with flaked sea salt.
Cool:
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Prepare Icing (Optional):
- Mix powdered sugar with milk or cream until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.