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A stack of homemade oatmeal butterscotch cookies (also known as oatmeal scotchies) is placed on a wooden board, with several more cookies and butterscotch chips scattered in the background.
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5 from 4 votes

Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

Try this simple recipe for melt-in-the-mouth oatmeal butterscotch cookies, made with a handful of easy-going ingredients for the perfect cookie.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: butterscotch
Servings: 18

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  • Cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar in a large mixing bowl with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the egg until combined. The mixture may not be completely smooth.
  • Mix in the flour and baking soda, stirring just until combined.
  • Fold in the old fashioned oats and butterscotch chips until evenly distributed.
  • Use a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop to drop cookie rounds onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 9 to 13 minutes or until golden brown on the edges and set in the middle.
  • Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Room temperature ingredients: Use butter and eggs at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother dough.
Properly measure flour: Spoon and level your flour to avoid overpacking, which can lead to dense cookies.
Don’t overmix: Mix the dough until the ingredients are combined to maintain a tender texture.
Use old-fashioned oats: These provide the best texture and chewiness compared to quick oats.
Even cookie sizes: Use a cookie scoop so the cookies are a similar size and bake evenly.
Watch the baking time: Check your cookies at the 9-minute mark; they should be golden brown on the edges and set in the middle.
Cooling time: Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack (I like this one) to firm up and develop their full flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

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