Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies

Warm up your kitchen and your taste buds with these irresistible Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies, a cozy twist on a holiday classic! Infused with the rich flavors of molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies deliver the beloved spiced nostalgia of gingerbread with a decadent upgrade—melty pockets of sweet butterscotch chips. The perfect balance of soft and chewy, these crowd-pleasing treats are ready in under 30 minutes, making them ideal for last-minute holiday baking or festive gift-giving. Pair them with a cup of hot cocoa or enjoy fresh out of the oven for the ultimate comforting indulgence. Bake up a batch today and let the sweet, spiced aroma fill your home!

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Dark brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup Molasses
• 1 unit Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Butterscotch chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the butterscotch chips using a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 7

Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Serve the cookies once cooled, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	944.6 grams (944.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4050

Total Fat 200.00g	256%
Saturated Fat 133.20g	666%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 574mg	191%
Sodium 3081mg	134%
Total Carbohydrate 513.30g	187%
Dietary Fiber 9.80g	35%
Total Sugars 249.40g
Protein 47.00g	94%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 624mg	48%
Iron 24mg	136%
Potassium 2955mg	63%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 4.7%

Carbs: 50.8%