Description
Magic 7-layer butterscotch chip cookies blend seven irresistible ingredients into one heavenly dessert. Sweet layers and rich textures create a memorable treat you will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (354 ml) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (120 ml) butterscotch chips
- ½ cup (120 ml) semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (60 ml) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (120 ml) sweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (120 ml) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine graham cracker crumbs, flour, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even ingredient distribution.
- Creaming: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth foundational base.
- Binding: Incorporate egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture, blending until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Mixing: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, creating a cohesive dough while avoiding overmixing.
- Enriching: Fold in butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts, distributing mix-ins evenly throughout the dough.
- Preheating: Set oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Shaping: Scoop tablespoon-sized dough rounds onto the prepared sheet, spacing them two inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Glazing: Drizzle sweetened condensed milk over each cookie, creating a caramelizing layer that will enhance flavor and texture.
- Baking: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until edges turn golden brown and centers remain slightly soft.
- Finishing: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling or serve warm for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Prevent Dry Dough: Mix dry and wet ingredients just until combined to avoid tough, dense cookies that crumble easily.
- Manage Mix-Ins Distribution: Gently fold butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts to ensure even spread throughout the dough for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Control Moisture Balance: Drizzle sweetened condensed milk carefully to create a perfect caramelized glaze without making cookies too wet or soggy.
- Optimize Baking Time: Watch cookies closely during the 10-12 minute window, removing when edges turn golden-brown but centers remain slightly soft for ideal chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg