Description
These soft and chewy oatmeal scotchies are loaded with rolled oats and sweet butterscotch chips, offering a cozy and nostalgic flavor in every bite. Perfect for sharing, storing, or enjoying fresh from the oven.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups (150 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (180 g) butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth, 1–2 minutes. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in oats.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in butterscotch chips.
- Cover and chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop dough using a 1½-tablespoon scoop. Roll into balls, place on baking sheet, and lightly flatten.
- Bake for 10–13 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Substitute half the butterscotch chips with chocolate chips for a twist.
- Add chopped nuts for crunch.
- Orange zest or extra cinnamon can enhance flavor.
- Store with a piece of bread in container to keep cookies soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
