Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
Soft and chewy with crisp edges, oatmeal butterscotch cookies are made with oats and loaded with butterscotch chips. Oatmeal scotchies are a beloved classic recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar , packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (225 g) old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups (260g) all-purpose flour , spooned and leveled
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-2 cups butterscotch chips , more for tops
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Wet ingredients. Cream 1 cup butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth, about 1 minute. Add 1 1/4 cup brown sugars and 1/4 cup granulated sugar and mix until creamy. Add 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla then mix until combined.
- Dry ingredients. Add 2 1/2 cups oats, 2 cups flour, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda. Stir just until combined. Then fold in 1-2 cups butterscotch chips. Refrigerate dough at least 15 minutes.
- Scoop. Use a medium cookie scoop and scoop onto the prepared baking sheets. Press extra butterscotch chips on top if desired. Refrigerate dough balls on the pan for 15-20 minutes if your prefer a little thicker cookie.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are just light golden brown (the centers should look a little soft). Take them out a little early for softer cookies and bake a little longer for crispier cookies. Let rest on pan for a few minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
To store: Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.
Leftover dough: Form dough into balls and add to baking sheet. Place sheet in freezer until dough has hardened. Remove from freezer and add to freezer bag. Store in freezer until ready to bake, about 2-3 months.
Freezing: Make sure cookies have cooled completely. Then place in a freezer bag or container and store in freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, let sit at room temperature or heat in the microwave until warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 179kcal, Carbohydrates: 26g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 26mg, Sodium: 183mg, Potassium: 46mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 191IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
