What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Kansas? Sunflowers, of course! As the Kansas state flower this made a perfect inspiration for my cookie recipe. The sunflower seeds add a fun nuttiness and it pairs perfectly with the butterscotch chips. The recipe makes over 4 dozen cookies, so you'll have more than enough for a holiday cookie swap or gifting . . . or eating.
Check out all our United States of Cookies recipes here. Recipe and photo courtesy of Chelsea from Whatcha Makin' Now?.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mats. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy (a couple minutes). Add the eggs and vanilla and mix to combine.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix to combine. Stir in oats, butterscotch chips and sunflower kernels.
Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto prepared cookies sheets, 2 inches apart. Top with a couple extra sunflower kernels and butterscotch chips. Bake for 8-11 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.