What you’ll need to make this recipe
Butter – use unsalted butter and make sure it is at room temperature before starting this recipe. If it’s too warm or too cold it will affect the end result of these Oatmeal Scotchies. Sugar – I use both granulated and brown sugar, white sugar helps with structure as well as sweetness and the brown sugar gives the Scotchies a wonderful caramelized flavor. Baking soda – This is an essential ingredient to help the cookies rise and hold their shape. Old-fashioned oats – You can’t have oatmeal cookies without the oatmeal, right? Old fashioned oats give such a delicious flavor and chewy texture to the Scotchies. Butterscotch flavored morsels – there are a ton of butterscotch chips in this recipe (2 cups to be exact) which means you get delicious butterscotch in every bite!
How to make Oatmeal Scotchies
In a bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, set aside.
Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla and eggs one at a time and beat into the batter.
Add the flour until well combined.
Add the oats and butterscotch chips and mix until combined.
Measure out spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet and bake.
Pro tips for making this recipe
After preparing the oatmeal scotchies I like to freeze them for 10 minutes before baking so they hold their shape and don’t spread too much. Make sure to use old-fashioned oats and no other type of oatmeal or you will not get the same results. Although we are making a sweet cookie, salt is important for adding flavor so don’t skip it. Make sure to measure your flour correctly for accurate results. If you don’t have a kitchen scale fluff the flour and sprinkle it into your measuring cup before leveling. You can refrigerate the cookie dough in a bowl for 2-3 days but make sure to let it sit a room temperature for around 20 minutes so it’s easier to measure out into cookies. I recommend using unsalted butter because we add salt to this recipe. If you only have salted butter don’t worry just reduce the amount of extra salt you add. If you’re not a fan of butterscotch you can swap them for chocolate chips. Let the cookies rest for 5-10 minutes before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Why are my Oatmeal Scotchies flat?
The cookies have a higher chance of spreading too much if you don’t chill the dough right before baking. I like to put them in the freezer for 10 minutes before I bake them.
Can I prepare these in advance?
Absolutely, you can prepare the cookies and place them in the fridge until you are ready to bake them. Baked cookies will keep well in a sealed container for 4-5 days.
Can they be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze baked cookies making sure to separate them with a piece of parchment paper so they don’t stick to each other. Thaw them completely before serving. If you’ve tried these Oatmeal Scotchies recipe then don’t forget to leave a rating and let me know how you got on in the comments below, I love hearing from you!
