Description
Butterscotch Cream Fudge Cookies are rich, chewy, melt-in-your-mouth treats made with creamy butterscotch chips and soft fudge-like centers. They’re indulgent, buttery, and perfect for holidays, cookie trays, or anytime you need a sweet fix.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in butterscotch chips (and optional chocolate chips).
- Chill dough for 15–20 minutes for easier handling.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Using your thumb or the back of a spoon, press a small indent into each cookie.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of sweetened condensed milk into the center of each indent.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake — this keeps the cookies soft and fudgy.
- Add sea salt flakes on top before baking for a sweet-salty finish.
- Replace butterscotch chips with white chocolate or caramel chips for variation.
- Dough freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American