Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe
These chewy, buttery Oatmeal Scotchies are a classic treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With a combination of oats, butterscotch chips, and warm spices, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 1 ½ cups |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Cinnamon | ½ teaspoon |
| Butter (room temperature) | 1 cup |
| Packed brown sugar | 1 cup |
| White sugar | ½ cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Molasses | 1 tablespoon |
| Vanilla | 1 ½ teaspoons |
| Old-fashioned oats | 3 cups |
| Butterscotch chips | 1 ½ cups |
Instructions:
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Oats and Chips: Stir in the oats and butterscotch chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
