Butterscotch Cookies with Burnt Butter Icing

Indulge in the decadence of Butterscotch Cookies with Burnt Butter Icing, a treat that’s as rich in flavor as it is irresistible! These soft, chewy cookies are packed with the luscious sweetness of butterscotch chips and elevated by the nutty, caramelized complexity of browned butter. Adding an elegant touch, the burnt butter icing offers a velvety finish with its smooth, slightly toasted flavor that perfectly complements the cookies’ golden-brown edges. This recipe is quick and approachable, boasting a prep time of just 20 minutes for 24 cookies, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and special celebrations. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or treating yourself, these butterscotch cookies are a show-stopping dessert destined to be your next favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 29/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs, large
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Butterscotch chips
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (for icing)
• 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for icing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, melt 1 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, pour it into a mixing bowl to cool slightly.

Step 3

Once the butter has cooled, add the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Step 7

Fold in the butterscotch chips using a spatula.

Step 8

Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.

Step 10

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

While the cookies cool, prepare the burnt butter icing. In a medium saucepan, melt 0.5 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 12

Allow the butter to cook until it turns golden brown and begins to smell nutty, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.

Step 13

In a mixing bowl, sift the powdered sugar. Pour the browned butter over it and add 2 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Step 14

Whisk until the icing is smooth and spreadable. If it’s too thick, add a tiny splash of milk; if it’s too thin, sift in a bit more powdered sugar.

Step 15

Once the cookies are completely cool, spread the burnt butter icing over the top of each cookie.

Step 16

Let the icing set for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1520.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6468.6

Total Fat 277.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 180.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 881.0mg	0%
Sodium 3408.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 949.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 665.7g
Protein 58.0g	0%

Vitamin D 151.3IU	0%
Calcium 591.8mg	0%
Iron 19.9mg	0%
Potassium 1082.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 58.2%