Easy Butterscotch Chip Chocolate Cookies
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 36-42 cookies
Description:
These easy butterscotch chip chocolate cookies are a delightful treat that comes together quickly, surprising everyone with their delicious flavor and texture. Starting with a cake mix simplifies the process, making it perfect for beginner cooks or anyone short on time. Whether you’re preparing for a potluck, holiday celebration, or just craving a sweet treat, these cookies are sure to please. Plus, they can be customized with different types of chips like peanut butter or white chocolate to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 154.6
- Fat: 9.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3g
- Cholesterol: 11.8mg
- Sodium: 132.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 12g
- Protein: 1.6g
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, vegetable oil, and eggs until well blended.
- Stir in the butterscotch chips and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about an hour. This step helps the dough firm up, making it easier to handle and resulting in cookies with a better texture.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the centers are just about set. Be careful not to overbake, as you want the cookies to be soft and chewy.
- Let the cookies stand on the cookie sheets for a minute or so after removing them from the oven to allow them to firm up slightly before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Serving Suggestions:
These butterscotch chip chocolate cookies are perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them as a sweet treat with a glass of milk, pack them in lunchboxes for a delightful midday snack, or serve them at holiday gatherings and potlucks to impress your friends and family. They also make wonderful gifts when packaged in decorative bags or boxes tied with ribbon.
Tips:
- If you prefer softer cookies, reduce the baking time slightly and remove them from the oven when they still look slightly underdone in the center.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of chips and nuts to customize the flavor of these cookies to your liking.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage. Just be sure to let them come to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
