Description
Oatmeal scotchies blend classic comfort with golden butterscotch chips, creating an irresistible cookie experience. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and sweet caramel notes make these treats perfect companions for afternoon tea or midnight snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150g) old-fashioned or rolled oats
- 1 cup (175g) butterscotch chips
- ¾ cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- ½ cup (113g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon (3g) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (1g) ground cinnamon, optional
- ½ teaspoon (3g) fine salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg, at room temperature (56g)
- 1 teaspoon (4ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by arranging two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats to ensure effortless cookie release and minimal cleanup.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient blend that will provide consistent flavor and texture.
- Utilize a stand mixer to cream butter and brown sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, fluffy consistency that promises tender cookies.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, blending until a smooth, homogeneous batter develops.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently to avoid overworking the dough and maintaining a delicate texture.
- Incorporate oats and butterscotch chips using a spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the cookie dough for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Form the dough into 15 uniform balls, strategically placing them on prepared baking sheets, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to help cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C), positioning dough balls with ample spacing to prevent merging during baking.
- Bake for 13-14 minutes, watching for a soft appearance that indicates perfect doneness – cookies will firm up while cooling.
- Rest cookies on baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack, allowing complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading and creates a chewier texture with perfectly crisp edges.
- Softened butter at room temperature blends smoothly with sugars, creating a light and airy cookie base.
- Mixing ingredients gently ensures butterscotch chips and oats distribute evenly without overworking the dough.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 72 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg