The Ultimate Chewy, Sweet & Salty Cookie Experience!
These Peanut Butter Butterscotch Chocolate Cookies are a triple-threat dessert—loaded with creamy peanut butter, rich butterscotch chips, and melty chocolate chunks for the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy in every bite. Ideal for cookie lovers who can’t choose between flavors!
Full Recipe
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks (or chips)
- Flaky sea salt (for topping)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (~2 mins).
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
4️⃣ Combine & Fold
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in butterscotch chips and chocolate chunks.
5️⃣ Scoop & Bake
- Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls (or use a cookie scoop).
- Place on baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt right out of the oven.
6️⃣ Cool & Devour!
- Let cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Bake Time: 12 mins | Total Time: 27 mins
Yield: ~24 cookies
Expert Tips & FAQs
❓ Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
✅ Yes! Adds extra texture.
❓ No butterscotch chips?
- Substitute with white chocolate chips + ½ tsp butter extract for similar flavor.
❓ How to keep cookies soft?
- Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread.
❓ Can I freeze the dough?
- Yes! Freeze scooped dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen (+1-2 mins).
❓ Want thicker cookies?
- Chill dough 30 minutes before baking.
Why These Cookies Are Next-Level
✨ Sweet & salty perfection (thanks to peanut butter + sea salt).
✨ Chewy edges, soft centers—texture heaven!
✨ Crowd-pleaser for parties, gifts, or late-night cravings.
Serving Ideas:
- Warm with vanilla ice cream (cookie sandwich style!)
- Dunked in cold milk
- Packaged in mason jars for edible gifts
Final Thoughts
These Peanut Butter Butterscotch Chocolate Cookies are impossible to resist—whether you’re Team Peanut Butter, Team Chocolate, or (wisely) Team Both!
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