There’s something so comforting about homemade cookies, and these Oatmeal Scotchies deliver on every level. They’re perfectly chewy, filled with hearty oats, and loaded with sweet, buttery butterscotch chips. With a hint of cinnamon and the richness of brown sugar, they’re the kind of cookie that feels nostalgic and indulgent at the same time—making them a hit for any occasion.
Oatmeal Scotchies
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 ½ cups |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Cinnamon | ½ teaspoon |
| Butter, room temperature | 1 cup (2 sticks) |
| Packed brown sugar | 1 cup |
| White sugar | ½ cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Molasses | 1 tablespoon |
| Vanilla extract | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Old-fashioned oats | 3 cups |
| Butterscotch chips | 1 ½ cups |
Instructions:
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until blended. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar with an electric mixer until light and creamy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract until everything is smooth and well combined. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in oats and chips: Stir in the oats and butterscotch chips until evenly distributed. The dough will be thick and hearty.
- Chill the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the dough firm up, making it easier to work with and keeping the cookies from spreading too much.
- Preheat oven and prep sheet: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape and bake: Scoop about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, roll into balls, and place on the prepared sheet, leaving space for spreading. Bake for 11–13 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
- Cool before serving: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps them stay intact.
Enjoy these chewy, flavorful Oatmeal Scotchies warm from the oven or save them for later—they’re just as irresistible either way!
