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Browned Butter Espresso Butterscotch Cookies

Gooey butterscotch cookies with pools of melted chocolate made with espresso powder and toasty browned butter. This cookie will be a new favorite!
Servings: 12 cookies

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp all purpose flour spoon into measuring cup and level off
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • dash of ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup butterscotch chips plus more for topping
  • ½ cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate plus more for topping
  • flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir constantly with a wooden spoon until most of the foam subsides and the butter has turned a medium brown color and smells toasty like caramel (about 7 minutes). Pour into a heat safe bowl and let cool most of the way.
  • Preheat oven to 350℉. In a large bowl, mix together the butter, vanilla, espresso powder and sugars until well combined. Mix in the egg until combined. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and mix again until no dry flour remains. Fold in the butterscotch chips and chopped chocolate.
  • Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and roll into a ball (you should get about 12 cookie dough balls). Place on a parchment lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Top with a few more chips and chopped chocolate. Bake for about 10 minutes-11 minutes or until edges are mostly set and the centers are under done.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle flaky sea salt on each cookie. Let the cookies set for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Serve warm. Store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.