Description
Scotchies oatmeal cookies deliver buttery warmth with rich caramel-like butterscotch chips nestled in hearty rolled oats. Crisp edges and chewy centers create irresistible comfort perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150g) old fashioned or rolled oats
- 1 cup (175g) butterscotch chips
- 1 large egg (56g), room temperature
- ¾ cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- ½ cup (113g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon (3g) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (1g) ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon (3g) fine salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (4ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by lining two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent cookie sticking and ensure even baking.
- Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute spices evenly and create a uniform dry mixture.
- Using a stand mixer, blend butter and brown sugar at medium-high speed until the mixture transforms into a light, fluffy consistency that provides the foundation for tender cookies.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar blend, mixing until the batter achieves a smooth, cohesive texture.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using low mixer speed to prevent overmixing and maintain a delicate dough structure.
- Gently fold oats and butterscotch chips into the dough using a spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Form uniform dough balls and place them on prepared baking sheets, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to minimize spreading and enhance cookie texture during baking.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while the dough chills, creating an ideal baking environment.
- Position chilled dough balls approximately 3 inches apart on baking sheets and bake for 13-14 minutes, recognizing that cookies will appear soft immediately after removal from the oven.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, preserving their delicate texture and preparing them for serving or storage.
Notes
- Spice up your baking adventure with this foolproof recipe that transforms simple ingredients into irresistible butterscotch-studded delights.
- Chilling dough beforehand locks in flavors and prevents cookies from becoming flat pancakes during baking.
- Smooth butter and sugar together until they create a cloud-like texture that guarantees tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies every single time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg