Description
Oatmeal Scotchies are chewy, flavorful cookies combining the wholesome texture of old-fashioned oats with the rich sweetness of butterscotch chips. This classic cookie recipe features warm spices and a buttery base, making them perfect for snack time or sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (fluffed, spooned and leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (two sticks, softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3 cups Old-Fashioned Quaker Oats
- 2 cups butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside to prevent the cookies from sticking during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a stand or hand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment to beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and no longer grainy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract on medium-high speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed, and beat again to ensure the mixture is fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on medium-low speed until just combined.
- Add Oats and Butterscotch Chips: Stir in the oats and butterscotch chips on low speed until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon (1 ½ tablespoon size recommended), drop rounded mounds of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Chill Dough: Place the baking sheets with the dough in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes to help the cookies maintain shape while baking.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) while the dough chills.
- Bake Cookies: Bake one sheet at a time for 13-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft. The centers will firm upon cooling.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 3-5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for more even mixing and better texture.
- Chilling the dough before baking helps cookies keep their shape and improves flavor.
- Do not overbake; cookies may look slightly soft when taken out but will firm up as they cool.
- Substitute butterscotch chips with chocolate chips for a variation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
