Why You’ll Adore These Oatmeal Scotchies

These Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies are more than just a dessert; they’re a delightful experience designed to bring warmth and joy. Here’s why they are guaranteed to become a staple in your baking repertoire:

• Unforgettable Fall Flavors: Imagine the comforting embrace of warm cinnamon mingling with the luscious, sweet notes of butterscotch, all anchored by wholesome, hearty oats. This harmonious blend creates a truly dreamy cookie that perfectly captures the essence of autumn. Each ingredient plays a crucial role, building layers of flavor that are both familiar and exciting.
• Perfectly Soft and Chewy Texture: No one likes a dry or crumbly cookie. These Oatmeal Scotchies deliver everything you crave in a cookie: a wonderfully soft interior with just the right amount of chewy resistance from the oats. The combination of brown sugar and cornstarch in the dough contributes significantly to this incredible texture, ensuring every cookie is moist and satisfying.
• Effortless and Quick Baking: Forget the waiting game! This recipe requires absolutely no chilling time for the dough, meaning you can go from mixing bowl to warm, fresh cookies in a matter of minutes. It’s the ideal solution for those spontaneous cravings or when you need a quick dessert that tastes like it took hours to prepare. Less waiting, more enjoying!
• A True Crowd-Pleaser: Whether it’s a family gathering, a potluck, or just a treat for yourself, these cookies are universally loved. Their classic appeal combined with the distinct butterscotch flavor makes them a standout that disappears quickly from any cookie platter.
• Versatile for Any Season: While their flavors evoke autumn, these cookies are truly delicious year-round. Their comforting profile makes them perfect for cozy winter evenings, delightful for spring picnics, and a sweet indulgence during summer.

Mastering Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies: A Step-by-Step Guide

Crafting these delectable Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies is a straightforward process, even for novice bakers. Follow these simple steps to ensure perfect results every time. Precision in measurements and technique will lead to that coveted soft, chewy texture.

1. Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a spacious mixing bowl, combine your softened unsalted butter with both brown sugar and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream these ingredients together until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well-combined. This step is crucial for incorporating air, which contributes to the cookies’ soft texture.
2. Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Reduce the mixer speed to low. Add one large, room-temperature egg and the vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly until everything is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure no pockets of unmixed ingredients remain.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed only until they are just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can develop the gluten in the flour too much, resulting in tougher cookies. A few streaks of flour are perfectly fine.
4. Fold in Oats and Butterscotch Chips: With the mixer off, use a sturdy rubber spatula to gently fold in the old-fashioned oats and the rich butterscotch chips. Distribute them evenly throughout the dough. The oats provide the signature chewy texture, while the butterscotch chips deliver their distinct, sweet caramel notes.
5. Portion the Dough: Using a #16 cookie scoop (approximately 2 ounces or ¼ cup), portion the cookie dough into uniform balls. Consistency in size is key for even baking. For slightly smaller cookies, you can use a 1.5-ounce scoop and adjust baking time.
6. Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Ensure they are spaced at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking without merging into one giant cookie.
7. Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers still look slightly soft. Remember that baking times can vary significantly depending on your specific oven and the size of your cookies. It’s better to slightly underbake for a chewier cookie.
8. Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This initial cooling on the hot sheet helps them set without breaking. Then, gather your loved ones and savor these warm, delightful treats!

Recipe FAQs: Your Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookie Questions Answered

Curious about perfecting your Oatmeal Scotchies? Here are answers to some frequently asked questions that will help you achieve baking success and customize your cookies.

Storing and Freezing Your Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies

To ensure your delicious Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies remain fresh and enjoyable, proper storage is essential. Whether you plan to savor them over a few days or save them for a future treat, here’s how to keep them at their best.

• Storing Baked Cookies: Once completely cooled, place your baked cookies in an airtight container or a zip-top bag. They will stay fresh and soft at room temperature for up to 4 days. To maintain their chewiness, you can place a slice of bread in the container with the cookies; the cookies will absorb moisture from the bread.
• Freezing Baked Cookies: These cookies freeze exceptionally well, making them perfect for meal prepping desserts or having a treat on standby. To freeze them, arrange the fully cooled cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet (or two, depending on quantity). Freeze for at least an hour, or until firm. This step prevents them from sticking together. Once firm, transfer the frozen cookies to an airtight freezer-safe container or a heavy-duty zip-top bag. Layer them with parchment paper between layers if you have many cookies. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Thawing Frozen Cookies: To enjoy your frozen cookies, simply remove them from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for 3-4 hours, or preferably overnight, until fully thawed. For a warm, freshly baked experience, you can gently reheat them in a microwave for a few seconds or in a low oven (around 275°F/135°C) for 5-7 minutes.
• Freezing Cookie Dough: As mentioned in the FAQs, you can also freeze the unbaked cookie dough. Scoop the dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time. This is perfect for enjoying warm, fresh cookies on demand!

Essential Baking Tools for Cookie Perfection

Having the right tools can make all the difference in your baking experience. These are some of my go-to items that will help you achieve perfectly uniform and delicious cookies every time, and make cleanup a breeze.

• USA Pan Half Sheet Pan: Durable and provides even heat distribution for consistent baking.
• Cookie Scoop: A #16 (2 oz) scoop ensures uniform cookie size, leading to even baking.
• Rubber Spatula: Essential for scraping bowls and gently folding in ingredients without overmixing.
• Parchment Paper Sheets: Prevents sticking, promotes even baking, and makes cleanup effortless.

See more in my Amazon Storefront →

Pro Baking Tip: Precision with a Kitchen Scale!

For the most consistent and successful baking results, I cannot recommend a kitchen scale enough. Weighing your ingredients (especially flour) is far more accurate than using measuring cups, which can vary wildly depending on how ingredients are scooped. This precision leads to a higher success rate with your recipes and perfectly textured cookies every single time. As an added bonus, using a scale often means fewer measuring cups to wash, making cleanup easier! I provide gram measurements in all my recipes because of this, and this is the kitchen scale I personally love and use.

Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

These Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies combine chewy oats, sweet butterscotch chips, and a hint of cinnamon for a delightful treat. They’re packed with cozy flavor and are sure to be a favorite that everyone will love!

Ingredients

• ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ¾ cup (150g) light or dark brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
• 1 Tablespoon (10g) cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups (160g) old-fashioned oats (rolled oats)
• 1 cup (7-ounces or 200g) butterscotch chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light, fluffy, and well combined.
3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the room-temperature egg and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until they are incorporated and no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Gently stir in the old-fashioned oats and butterscotch chips using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Using a #16, 2-ounce cookie scoop (approximately ¼ cup), portion the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
7. Ensure the dough balls are spaced at least 2 inches apart on the parchment-lined pans to allow for proper spreading.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear slightly soft.
9. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Did you make this recipe? Be sure to tag @sweetkitchencravings on Instagram!

More Delicious Cookie Recipes You’ll Love

If you’ve enjoyed these Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies, you’re in for a treat with these other beloved cookie recipes from my kitchen:

• Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies: A timeless favorite with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating.
• Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies: Achieve that perfect chewy center and crisp edge, just like your favorite bakery.
• Irresistible Churro Cookies: Experience the magic of churros in cookie form, coated in cinnamon sugar.
• White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies: A sophisticated blend of sweet white chocolate and nutty pistachios.
• Peanut Butter Monster Cookies: Loaded with oats, chocolate chips, and peanut butter for a truly monstrously good treat.

Craving More Deliciousness?

Get the newest recipes delivered straight to your inbox – never miss a treat!

[Newsletter Signup Form Placeholder]