Big Chewy Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies (aka Oatmeal Scotchies)
Saucer sized Big Chewy Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies are intoxicatingly rich and perfect for a delicious treat anytime.
Servings: 18
Calories:
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups quick oatmeal
- 1 ⅔ cup butterscotch chips 11 oz bag
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs room temperature
Instructions
- In a large bowl using a mixer: add butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Mix/whip on high until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and mix on low speed.
- Add oatmeal and 1 ⅔ c. butterscotch chips and mix everything until combined.
- Scoop out 18 individual cookies and place them onto a baking sheets. Optional: shape the cookies into round balls. (I used an ice cream scooper to make it easier). Add the rest of the butterscotch chips on top of the cookie dough.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool/rest on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a baking rack.