Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp (5 g) baking soda
  • ½ tsp (2.5 g) salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups (255 g) butterscotch chips
  • ½ cup (75 g) chopped nuts (optional, e.g., pecans or walnuts)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time and the vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in butterscotch chips and, if desired, chopped nuts.
  7. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors and prevent spreading.
  8. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are set but still soft.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.