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June 3, 2011

Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

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Delicate and chewy Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies that are easy to make with simple ingredients.

Delicate and chewy Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies that are easy to make with simple ingredients.

Container of oatmeal butterscotch cookiesIt's no secret how much we love our cookies here in the Gladd household.  I wish I could tell you how many variations I have bookmarked, but I simply can't count past my ten fingers.  😉  When we want a quick and easy dessert, cookies are usually the way we go.

Often, I get the itch to try one of the recipes waiting for me on that long "cookie recipes to try" list, only to be disappointed when finding I do not have all of the ingredients on hand.  Then, there are the other ones that I skip over because they seem too simple and basic, so I save them for a day when I'm tired or in a hurry and need a formula that doesn't require much thinking.  This is how I finally tried these Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies.

Ben's brother was coming to town for a weekend visit, so I figured it's always good to have cookies available for brothers to inhale together as they play mindless hours of killing zombies on Xbox, right?

Container of oatmeal butterscotch cookies.In all honesty, it was Ben who insisted that cookies were made before his bro arrived.  He requested the Peanut Butter M&M Cookies, but I wanted to use it as an opportunity to check off one of those bookmarked recipes.  At the same time, it was late and I was tired, so I knew I had to pick from one of those simple and basic recipes.  I'm glad I was finally forced into trying this cookie recipe!

Oatmeal cookies need to be perfect in order for me to thoroughly enjoy them.  Sometimes they are too overpowered with spices, or turn out completely dry.  I was surprised with how good these oatmeal cookies are, and how chewy they stood.  This usually hearty cookie turned more delicate with the addition of the butterscotch chips.

The first time I made these, I followed Pam's exact recipe, which I later realized was a half version of the original.  We plowed through them, so the next time I made them I doubled Pam's formula to make the full batch, and is the recipe I'm giving you below.  You'll be tempted to add chocolate chips, but promise me you'll try them at least one time with only the butterscotch.  I think you, too, will be delighted.

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Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

Delicate and chewy Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies that are easy to make with simple ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butterscotch Cookies, Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies, Oatmeal Cookies
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Nikki Gladd

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 ½ cups butterscotch chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until smooth.  Beat in the eggs and vanilla until combined. 
  • In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.  Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until blended.  Stir in the oats and butterscotch chips. 
  • Drop by tablespoons onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone liner.  Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges just begin to brown.

Notes

Source: For the Love of Cooking, originally from AllRecipes

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Sheron says

    October 25, 2020 at 11:07 am

    I just baked some of these cookies and my cookies spread. I followed the recipe exactly the way it was written. What did I do wrong?

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    • Nikki Gladd says

      October 25, 2020 at 8:32 pm

      Hi Sheron,
      I'm sorry they spread too much for you! They are a thinner cookies to begin with, but shouldn't spread too much. It's hard to tell what could've been the reason, since baking comes down to a precise science sometimes. Some reasons could be: Your butter was too soft; the oven might not be the exact temperature; you greased your baking sheet; mismeasured an ingredient without realizing it; old baking soda; the type of baking sheet; overmixing the batter; the list goes on. Also, the humidity levels in the air could affect the outcome or if you live in a high altitude? If you don't think it's any of these reasons, then I would suggest adding just a little more flour next time. Hope this helps! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jamie says

    May 15, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    I make these about once a month and they are gone the same day. I even doubled the recipe and still gone the same day. Between my family and the neighbors that smell the sweet smell they have no hope. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Nikki Gladd says

      May 15, 2015 at 3:47 pm

      Haha! Good problem to have! 😉 Thanks, Jamie!

      Reply
  3. Teen says

    August 02, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    I made these for our fair workers and they were gone in no time! Super easy and delish!

    Reply
  4. Donna Tucker says

    April 22, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    These are the best cookies I made them one day an all my family loves them even the ones that don't eat sweets. One of my granddaughter's bought me the ingredient's for Christmas so we could make them together.

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    • Nikki says

      April 22, 2012 at 8:24 pm

      I love that you make these with your granddaughter, too! So special! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kristine says

    June 20, 2011 at 7:13 am

    Chewy cookies are the best and the oatmeal butterscotch combo sounds fabulous! These are going on my to-bake list. 🙂

    Reply
  6. Kristin says

    June 17, 2011 at 5:40 am

    Made these this morning -- wow, delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Laura says

    June 03, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    I loved this combination as a kid too. I can't wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
  8. BeeMore says

    June 03, 2011 at 10:56 am

    I love oatmeal cookies but I hate butterscotch, but I'll give it a go because I have yet to have a bad recipe from you.

    Reply
  9. Wawa says

    June 03, 2011 at 8:06 am

    Oh...my favorite cookie. My dad used to make these when I was little. They are better known in my house as Oatmeal Scotchies. This is pretty much the recipe off the bag of Nestle butterscotch chips, with slightly less butter and chips. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Erin says

    June 03, 2011 at 7:46 am

    Oo I love how the combination of oatmeal and butterscotch sounds!

    Reply

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