Best Oatmeal Scotchies
These oatmeal scotchies are simple to make, delivering a warm, chewy texture paired with butterscotch chips, perfect for sharing or school lunches.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned or rolled oats Use old fashioned oats for better texture.
- 1 cup butterscotch chips Can substitute with chocolate chips if preferred.
- 1 large egg Use room temperature for better mixing.
- ¾ cup packed light or dark brown sugar Brown sugar helps retain moisture.
- ½ cup unsalted butter Ensure it's at room temperature.
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour Can substitute half with whole wheat for healthier cookies.
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your workspace by lining two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Using a stand mixer, beat the room temperature butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla to the butter-sugar mix and blend until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed.
- Fold in the oats and butterscotch chips using a spatula.
- Scoop uniform dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the cookies for 13-14 minutes until they look slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. Reheat in the microwave or oven when ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g
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