30-Minute Butterscotch Peanut Butter Cookies
Rich, chewy cookies that combine creamy peanut butter with a double dose of butterscotch flavor. These indulgent treats feature melted butterscotch chips mixed into the dough plus whole chips for bursts of sweetness in every bite. The combination creates a sophisticated twist on classic peanut butter cookies, perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress guests. The cookies have a tender texture with slightly crisp edges and stay soft for days when stored properly.
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ¼ cups smooth peanut buttercrunchy peanut butter1:1texture
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- 1 cup butterscotch chips, meltedwhite chocolate chips1:1sweetdairy-free
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- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chipswhite chocolate chips1:1sweetdairy-free
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- 2
Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy
- 3
Melt butterscotch chips over a double boiler until melted
- 4
Add melted butterscotch chips and peanut butter to beaten butter and sugars
- 5
Beat in egg and vanilla
- 6
Place flour, baking soda and salt in bowl and mix to combine
- 7
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined then pour in butterscotch chips
- 8
Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough, roll in sugar then place onto baking sheet
- 9
Press tops with tines of a fork if desired
- 10
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until cookies are cooked through
- 11
Remove and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack
Tips
Don't overbake - cookies will continue cooking on the hot pan after removal from oven.
For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish cooking on the pan.
Store in airtight container with bread slice to maintain soft texture.
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
Dough can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated, or shaped cookies can be frozen for 3 months
Best served at room temperature
Common Mistakes
Don't overmix after adding flour to avoid tough cookies
Use room temperature butter for proper creaming
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
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FAQ
Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead?
Yes, crunchy peanut butter works well and adds extra texture to the cookies.
How long do these cookies keep?
Store in airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or freeze for 3 months.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes, refrigerate dough up to 24 hours or freeze shaped cookies for baking later.