Delicious Butterbeer Cookies topped with creamy Butterscotch Frosting, perfect for any occasion!
Author:Jessica
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:32 minutes
Yield:24 cookies 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butterscotch chips
For the frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butterscotch sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the butterscotch chips.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a medium bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
Stir in the butterscotch sauce and vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the butterscotch frosting and enjoy!
Notes
For a salted caramel twist, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the frosted cookies.
Substitute half of the butterscotch chips with chocolate chips for a delicious chocolate-butterbeer combo.