These butterscotch chocolate chip cookies with peanuts combine sweet butterscotch chips, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy peanuts in a soft, chewy cookie. It’s a fun twist on classic chocolate chip cookies with extra flavor and texture in every bite.
If you love a loaded chocolate chip cookie, these Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peanuts are a delicious twist on the classic. Along with plenty of chocolate chips, the dough is filled with sweet butterscotch chips and crunchy chopped peanuts for a cookie packed with flavor and texture.
The butterscotch adds a buttery sweetness that pairs beautifully with the chocolate, while the peanuts bring just the right amount of salty crunch. The result is a batch of cookies that feel a little more interesting than traditional chocolate chip cookies but are just as easy to make.
They’re the kind of cookies that disappear quickly from a cookie jar and make a great option when you want something a little different without straying too far from a familiar favorite.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- A fun twist on chocolate chip cookies. Butterscotch chips add a buttery sweetness that pairs perfectly with chocolate.
- Great texture in every bite. Crunchy peanuts and melty chips make these cookies extra satisfying.
- Soft, chewy cookie base. The brown sugar-rich dough bakes into tender cookies with lightly crisp edges.
- Easy pantry ingredients. Nothing fancy required — just simple baking staples and a few mix-ins.
- Flexible and adaptable. You can easily swap the butterscotch chips for another favorite if you’d like.
Key Ingredients
These cookies use simple baking staples with a few flavorful mix-ins that make them stand out.
- Brown sugar – Adds rich sweetness and helps create the soft, chewy texture that makes these cookies so satisfying.
- Butterscotch chips – Bring a buttery sweetness that pairs beautifully with chocolate.
- Chocolate chips – A familiar favorite that balances the butterscotch and adds rich chocolate flavor.
- Chopped peanuts – Add a bit of crunch and a subtle salty contrast to the sweetness of the cookie dough and chips.
Tips for Success
- Don’t over-bake. The cookies should look set around the edges but still soft in the center when you take them out of the oven. They’ll continue to firm up as they cool.
- Flatten the dough slightly. Pressing the dough portions gently before baking helps the cookies spread evenly.
- Use good butterscotch chips. Butterscotch chips can vary a lot by brand, so choose one you enjoy the flavor of.
- Refrigerate the dough between batches. The dough doesn’t require chilling before baking, but keeping it cool between baking batches will help them keep their shape. This is especially important if your kitchen is warm.
How to Store
Room temperature: Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freezer: The baked cookies freeze well for up to 2 months. You can also freeze scoops of dough and bake them later for freshly baked cookies anytime.
A Chocolate Chip Cookie with a Butterscotch Twist
If you enjoy classic chocolate chip cookies but like trying new flavor combinations, these Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peanuts are a great place to start. The combination of chocolate, butterscotch, and crunchy peanuts makes each bite a little more interesting while still delivering the comfort of a familiar cookie.
They’re perfect for sharing, adding to a cookie tray, or simply enjoying with a glass of milk whenever a cookie craving strikes.
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Butterscotch Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) chopped peanuts
- ¾ cup (127 g) butterscotch chips
- ¾ cup (127 g) semisweet chocolate chips
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.
- Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the flour mixture, and mix just until combined.
- Stir in the peanuts, butterscotch chips, and chocolate chips.
- Drop the dough by 2-tablespoon portions onto the prepared pans. Gently flatten each scoop slightly so the cookies spread evenly while baking.
- Bake, one pan at a time, 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Cool the cookies on the pan for 5 minutes. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to continue cooling.
Notes
- Keep the dough refrigerated between baking batches.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
4 Comments on “Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peanuts”
Would it be possible to add oatmeal to these,if so ,how?
You could try using half the flour and adding about 2 cups of oats.
Jennifer, thanks for yet another wonderful recipe. These cookies are absolutely delicious and super easy to make.
Thank you! That’s great to hear, Becky!