Here’s a classic, chewy, and sweet Oatmeal Scotchies recipe a nostalgic treat made with oats and rich butterscotch chips. These cookies are buttery, slightly crisp on the edges, and soft in the center. A perfect twist on traditional oatmeal cookies!
🍪 Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe
🧾 Ingredients (Makes about 2 dozen cookies):
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup brown sugar, packed
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but recommended)
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3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
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1½ cups butterscotch chips
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars
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In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla
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Mix in eggs one at a time.
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Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Mix Wet and Dry
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Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
6. Add Oats and Butterscotch Chips
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Stir in oats and butterscotch chips by hand or on low speed until evenly distributed.
7. Scoop and Bake
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Drop rounded tablespoons or use a cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
8. Cool
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
✅ Tips:
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For extra chewy cookies, underbake slightly and let them finish on the baking sheet.
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Add a pinch of nutmeg or coconut flakes for a flavor twist.
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Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.