There’s something about an oatmeal cookie fresh from the oven that just feels like home. These oatmeal scotchie cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with buttery butterscotch flavor – the kind of treat that disappears faster than you expect. They’re simple to make, use pantry staples, and are perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tucked into a lunchbox for an unexpected, sweet treat.
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Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Total Time: 40-50 minutes
- Servings: 4 dozen cookies
What You’ll Need
- Measuring cups & spoons
- 1 Large & 1 Medium mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Cookie Sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
- Cooling racks
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed)
2 large eggs
1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups quick or old-fashioned oats
2 cups Nestle butterscotch morsels
Instructions
1. In a medium mixing bowl add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, add butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
3. Gradually add in the dry ingredients while mixing.
4. With a wooden spoon, mix in oats then butterscotch chips.
5. Bake: In a preheated oven (375 degrees) for 7-8 minutes for chewy cookies or 9-10 minutes for crisp cookies. Let cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to cooling rack.
Storage
Let cool completely before storing. Store in an airtight container for 7 days.
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Final Thoughts
The smell of warm, freshly baked cookies is so incredibly comforting. This easy recipe is the perfect one to keep in your back pocket. It yields four dozen chewy, delicious cookies – perfect for entertaining, gift baskets, or just filling up the cookie jar, they won’t last long trust me. Check out my M&M cookie recipe for another delicious option. – Hey Ivy 🍪