Bake delicious Oatmeal Scotchies with this easy recipe featuring chewy oats and sweet butterscotch chips. These classic cookies are simple to make and great for sharing year-round.
Oatmeal Scotchies are a sweet and chewy twist on classic oatmeal cookies, made even better with the rich flavor of butterscotch chips. They’re simple to make with basic ingredients and come together quickly, making them a favorite for busy bakers.
Whether you’re making them for a bake sale, holiday tray, or just because, these cookies bring a warm, nostalgic taste that’s hard to resist. The kids also love to help make Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe.
What's in this post: Oatmeal Scotchies
Why We Love This
- Chewy texture – Soft centers with just the right amount of crisp on the edges
- Butterscotch flavor – Sweet, rich chips add a unique twist to classic oatmeal cookies
- Easy to make – Simple ingredients and quick prep
- Great for any occasion – Perfect for lunchboxes, holidays, or casual snacking
- Freezer-friendly – Dough or baked cookies can be stored for later
- Nostalgic treat – Brings back warm memories of homemade baking
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter – Adds richness and helps create a soft, chewy texture.
- Brown Sugar – Provides moisture and a deep, caramel-like flavor.
- Granulated Sugar – Balances the sweetness and helps the cookies spread.
- Large Eggs – Bind the ingredients and add structure to the dough.
- Vanilla Extract – Enhances the overall flavor with a warm, sweet aroma.
- All Purpose Flour – Gives the cookies their structure and stability.
- Baking Soda – Helps the cookies rise and spread properly.
- Salt – Balances the sweetness and enhances flavor.
- Cinnamon – Adds a warm, spiced note that pairs well with oats and butterscotch.
- Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats – Provide a hearty texture and classic oatmeal cookie base.
- Butterscotch Chips – Bring rich, buttery sweetness that makes these cookies stand out.
Step By Step Instructions
- Step 1. Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside flour mixture for later.
Step 3. In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Then add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla to the wet ingredients.
Step 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until everything is fully combined.
Step 5. Add the oats and the butterscotch morsels. Stir by hand.
Step 6. Use a cookie scoop to drop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing each scoop about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
Step 7. Bake the Oatmeal Butterscotch cookies for 12-16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then, transfer the cookies using a spatula to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage
Room Temperature: Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
Freezing: Store cookies in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to three months.
Thawing: Let frozen cookies thaw at room temperature before serving.
Pro Tips
- Use room temperature butter and eggs: This helps the ingredients combine smoothly, resulting in a better dough texture.
- Don’t overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the cookies tough instead of tender and chewy.
- Chill the dough: Letting the dough rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes helps prevent spreading and creates thicker cookies.
- Space cookies well: Leaving about 2 inches between dough scoops allows the cookies to bake evenly without merging.
- Check cookies early: Baking times can vary, so start checking a few minutes before the timer ends to avoid overbaking and keep them soft inside.
- Add nuts or chocolate chips: For extra crunch or richness, mix in your favorite nuts or chocolate chips to customize your cookies.
More Delicious Oatmeal Recipes
Give this Oatmeal Scotchies recipe a try! I’d love to hear how they turn out. Please leave a comment and star rating after you bake them.
Oatmeal Scotchies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 3 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 package Butterscotch Chips 11 ounces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium size mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer until the mixture is creamy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, until combined and then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
- Hand stir in the oats and the butterscotch chips.
- Drop the dough onto baking sheets with a cookie scoop (approximately 2 tablespoons) and ensure that they are approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-16 minutes until the cookies are slightly brown on the edges.
- Remove from the oven. Let them sit for 5 minutes.
- Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
