Cinnamon butterscotch cookies are rich, soft and full of flavor. These cookies are a bit of a twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie and are perfect for fall!
**UPDATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2023**
Fall is my favorite season and since it is now September, I am officially in fall mode (although I’ve been in fall mode for a few weeks now, despite the high temps)! One of my favorite flavors of fall is cinnamon. I love to add cinnamon to add it to any baked good I can. These cinnamon butterscotch cookies are no exception. They are full of warm cinnamon and rich brown sugar, making them sweet and flavorful. And don’t forget the delicious chunks butterscotch. Butterscotch is such an underrated flavor, in my opinion, and it pairs perfectly with these cookies.
This recipe is very similar to my chocolate chip cookie recipe and the secret that makes them superior to other cookie recipes I’ve tried in the past is the brown sugar to white sugar ratio. I discovered that when you add more brown sugar than white sugar, as opposed to equal amounts, it gives the cookie a much softer texture and compares to those you may find at a bakery. If you’re all about a soft cookie, then these are for you!
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TOOLS YOU MAY NEED
- Stand mixer or hand mixer and medium bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or spoon
- Ice cream scoop (optional)
- Sheet pan
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS
- ½ cup softened butter (unsalted or salted) 1 stick
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbs cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ⅔ cup all purpose flour
- ⅔ cup butterscotch morsels
HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES
In the bowl of a stand mixer or mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Then incorporate the egg and vanilla thoroughly.
Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt and mix until just combined. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl down and then mix one last time quickly. Lastly, mix in the butterscotch chips!
Roll the cookie dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie) or use an ice cream scoop to create the cookies. Place the dough onto a greased or lined baking sheet about 1 to 2 inches apart.
Bake the cinnamon butterscotch cookies in a preheated oven at375° F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
NOTES
- For the softest cookies, I like to slightly under bake them. The sweet spot I’ve found is about 9 minutes, but I’d start with 8 and see what works best for your oven and your preference.
- I like to use an ice cream scoop to make my cookies, but you certainly don’t have to. They make larger cookies (about 3 tbs of dough). To make more cookies/smaller cookies use about 1-2 tbs of dough instead.
- If you choose to use a regular sized ice cream scoop, you’ll get about 9 cookies. If you choose to make them smaller, you’ll get about 12.
- You can make the dough ahead of time, freeze it, then bake whenever you’d like. Simply scoop your dough, roll into balls and place the dough on a cookie sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours. Remove the dough balls and place them in a gallon bag. Then you remove as many as you want and bake! The dough should be good in the freezer for about 4 months.
- For a chewier cookie, refrigerate the dough for a few hours before baking. If you want a softer cookie, bake them right away.
Cinnamon Butterscotch Cookies
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer and medium bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or spoon
- Ice cream scoop (optional)
- Sheet pan
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- ½ cup softened butter (unsalted or salted) 1 stick
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbs cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ⅔ cup all purpose flour
- ⅔ cup butterscotch morsels
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer or mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla thoroughly.
- Add flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt and mix until just combined. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl down and then mix one last time quickly.
- Lastly, mix in the butterscotch chips!
- Roll the cookie dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie) or use an ice cream scoop to create the cookies.
- Place the dough onto a greased or lined baking sheet about 1 to 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cinnamon butterscotch cookies in a preheated oven at 375° F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Notes
- For the softest cookies, I like to slightly under bake them. The sweet spot I’ve found is about 9 minutes, but I’d start with 8 and see what works best for your oven and your preference.
- I like to use an ice cream scoop to make my cookies, but you certainly don’t have to. They make larger cookies (about 3 tbs of dough). To make more cookies/smaller cookies use about 1-2 tbs of dough instead.
- If you choose to use a regular sized ice cream scoop, you’ll get about 9 cookies. If you choose to make them smaller, you’ll get about 12.
- You can make the dough ahead of time, freeze it, then bake whenever you’d like. Simply scoop your dough, roll into balls and place the dough on a cookie sheet and freeze for 1-2 hours. Remove the dough balls and place them in a gallon bag. Then you remove as many as you want and bake! The dough should be good in the freezer for about 4 months.
- For a chewier cookie, refrigerate the dough for a few hours before baking. If you want a softer cookie, bake them right away.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MORE COOKIE RECIPES?
Looking for more cookie recipes like these cinnamon butterscotch cookies? Check these out!
- Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies
- Orange Spiced Sugar Cookies
- Simple Norwegian Butter Cookies
- The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Lisa Mitchell says
Oh my goodness, these cinnamon butterscotch cookies look divine! So warm, melty and delicious! I will add this recipe to my fall collection. Thanks for sharing!
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you so much, Lisa!
Gina Abernathy says
Fall is in the air and so are cinnamon butterscotch cookies. These look so tasty and so easy to make. I believe I will have 2 or maybe 3, please! 🙂
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you so much Gina!
Hollie says
OMG! These look like the perfect fall cookie! I can’t wait to make them this weekend. Thanks for the recipe!
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy!
Kayla DiMaggio says
Loving these cinnamon butterscotch cookies! These were so delicious! Such a perfect Fall recipe.
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you!
Marjolein says
This looks heavenly! Perfect recipe for autumn. I am definitely pinning this!
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you!
Luca says
In Finland cinnamon is basically used everywhere, so couldn’t wait to try this recipe and…wow! Super easy and super delicious.
thesimplehomeplace says
I’m so glad you liked them!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
Omg I am so making these for back to school next week. I know we are going to love them!!
thesimplehomeplace says
I hope you enjoy:)
Sarah says
You had me at butterscotch! Seriously, I love butterscotch but so rarely indulge in it. So, needless to say, these cookies are right up my alley. I will have to add this to my list of recipes to try. Can’t wait to try these cinnamon butterscotch cookies!
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you! These cookies are definitely an indulgence, but are so good!
Addie says
These flavors are amazing for fall! So comfy cozy!
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you! They’re some of my favorite flavors for fall 🙂
Carolyn Jacob says
Ooooo, these cinnamon butterscotch cookies smell of autumn!!! SOOO GOOD!!! TY for sharing!! 🙂
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you!
Colette Zaharko says
Yum! So delicious! I love the thickness and the softness of the cookies.
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you!
Danielle says
Those look so yummy and I bet they smell and taste amazing! Cinnamon and butterscotch is a good combo!
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you so much!
Amy says
Wow these sound fantastic! I will be sure to give them a try!
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you!
Rachael says
I‘m hatching a plan: the other members of my family hate cinnamon, and my husband detests butterscotch, but I love both. If I freeze some of this cookie dough, I can have fresh cookies any time I want. And because rhey won‘t like them, it will be pure self care!
thesimplehomeplace says
That sounds like the most perfect plan! I hope you enjoy your treat!
Elisa says
These sound heavenly! Just add this recipe for next week’s recipes! I can’t wait to try them!
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Giangi Townsend says
WOW!! I am in love just reading the ingredients and cannot wait to make it. Shopping today for the butterscotch morsels as I have everything else. Thank you for sharing.
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Kayla DiMaggio says
I love the flavor of these butterscotch cookies! They are so delicious and everything comes together perfectly!
Michael DiMaggio says
I love the flavor of these butterscotch cookies! They are so delicious and everything comes together perfectly!
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Elizabeth Swoish says
So delicious and easy to make! Definitely making again for Halloween treats. Highly recommend!
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed them 🙂
Gioele says
Such a perfect and easy recipe!
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you!
Kelsey says
These sound amazing! My kids and I bake something every Friday, so we will have to give these a try!
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you! And I love that. Hope you enjoy them 🙂
Barbra-Sue says
These look amazing! Good tips for baking.
thesimplehomeplace says
Thank you so much!
The Tattooed Momma says
Ooooooooh yes! ?
Marie says
Is it baking soda or baking powder? The recipe card says powder, but the directions say soda?
thesimplehomeplace says
I’m sorry, it’s baking soda. I’ll make that change in the post!