Butterscotch Spice Cookies
Indulge in the warm, spiced flavor of these Butterscotch Spice Cookies, perfect for sharing during the holiday season or any festive occasion. The combination of rich brown sugar, aromatic spices, and creamy butterscotch morsels creates a delightful treat that pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, making them a favorite among family and friends. Bake a batch today and enjoy the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen!
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Servings
60
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
3 cups (Measured)
baking soda
2 teaspoons (Measured)
ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons (Measured)
ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons (Measured)
ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon (Measured)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (Measured)
packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups (Packed)
butter or margarine
1 cup (Soften before measuring)
mild molasses
1/3 cup (Measured)
large egg
1 (Beaten lightly)
NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels
1 2/3 cups (Measured)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the packed brown sugar and softened butter (or margarine) together until the mixture is creamy and fluffy.
4
Add the mild molasses and large egg to the mixture, and continue to beat until well combined and smooth.
5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until everything is combined; do not overmix.
6
Gently fold in the NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
7
Using a rounded tablespoon, drop cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie, as they will spread while baking.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. The centers will be soft.
9
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
0.5g
Protein
20mg
Sodium
7mg
Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Butterscotch Spice Cookies?
They are soft, chewy cookies flavored with brown sugar, warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, and butterscotch morsels.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long do these cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.
What spices are used in this recipe?
This recipe uses ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, the recipe allows for either 1 cup of softened butter or margarine.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains approximately 60 calories.
What type of molasses is required?
The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of mild molasses.
Should the baking sheets be greased?
No, the cookie dough should be dropped onto ungreased baking sheets.
What brand of butterscotch morsels is recommended?
The recipe specifically recommends NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels.
How much brown sugar is needed?
The recipe requires 1 1/2 cups of packed brown sugar.
How should the dry ingredients be prepared?
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt in a small bowl before adding to the wet ingredients.
What is the protein content per cookie?
Each cookie provides about 0.5g of protein.
How much sodium is in each serving?
There is 20mg of sodium per serving.
What is the cholesterol count for these cookies?
Each cookie has 7mg of cholesterol.
How much flour is used in the recipe?
The recipe uses 3 cups of measured all-purpose flour.
What size of egg should I use?
The recipe calls for one large egg, beaten lightly.
What is the first step in the mixing process?
The first mixing step is to beat the brown sugar and softened butter together until creamy and fluffy.
When should the molasses and egg be added?
Add the molasses and egg after the butter and sugar have been creamed together.
How do I incorporate the flour mixture?
Gradually add it to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined, taking care not to overmix.
How are the butterscotch morsels added to the dough?
They should be gently folded into the dough to ensure they are evenly distributed.
How much dough should I use for each cookie?
Use a rounded tablespoon to drop the dough onto the baking sheets.
Will these cookies spread while baking?
Yes, they will spread, so you should leave space between each cookie on the sheet.
What will the centers feel like when the cookies are done?
The centers will be soft when you remove them from the oven.
How long should the cookies cool on the pan?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes.
Where should the cookies finish cooling?
Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely after the initial 2 minutes on the pan.
Are these cookies suitable for the holidays?
Yes, they are described as perfect for sharing during the holiday season or any festive occasion.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 11 ingredients required for this recipe.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These cookies are soft and chewy.
What drinks pair well with Butterscotch Spice Cookies?
They pair wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee.
How much baking soda is needed?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of baking soda.