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Magic 7-Layer Butterscotch Chip Cookies Recipe

Magic 7-Layer Butterscotch Chip Cookies Recipe


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  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Indulgent Magic 7-Layer Butterscotch Chip Cookies blend irresistible textures and flavors into one incredible dessert. Layers of sweet surprises and rich butterscotch create a cookie experience you’ll crave again and again.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (354 ml) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (120 ml) graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (120 ml) brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (120 ml) butterscotch chips
  • ½ cup (120 ml) semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened shredded coconut

Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) sweetened condensed milk

Dry and Seasoning Ingredients:

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (120 ml) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Craft the foundation for these decadent cookies by combining graham cracker crumbs, flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing vessel. Whisk thoroughly to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
  2. In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes pale and airy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
  3. Introduce the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, blending until the ingredients are seamlessly incorporated and the texture becomes silky.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to create a cohesive dough without overmixing.
  5. Carefully integrate butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts into the cookie dough, distributing the mix-ins evenly throughout.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for the cookies.
  7. Form the dough into tablespoon-sized rounds, positioning them approximately two inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow for spreading.
  8. Delicately drizzle a small amount of sweetened condensed milk over each cookie, creating a luscious glaze that will caramelize during baking.
  9. Place the cookie-laden baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and slightly soft centers.
  10. Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes, enabling them to set and firm up slightly.
  11. Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely or serving warm for maximum indulgence.

Notes

  • Soften butter at room temperature for easy mixing and smoother cookie texture.
  • Use a light hand when mixing dry ingredients to prevent tough, dense cookies.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create chunkier cookies.
  • Swap out nuts for seeds or omit completely for nut-free diets, maintaining the same measurement.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 29 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg