Soft and chewy Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies are the best! The combination of rolled oats, brown sugar, butterscotch, and a hint of cinnamon is something special. Try these Oatmeal Scotchies and see why they're so addictive!
Homemade Cookies! Is there anything more fun to bake!?!
These Amazing Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies are easy to make and completely munchable!
Loaded with Butterscotch Chips!
They bake up soft and chewy, with just a slight crisp around the edges. The rolled oats, brown sugar, butterscotch morsels, and just a cinnamon spice hint give them the perfect taste and texture.
And there is no chilling required!
During the holidays, we love to make White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies.
We have more delicious cookie recipes! Try these Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies or another soft and chewy favorite Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies! Fans love these Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Table of Contents
How to Make Butterscotch Cookies from Scratch
Let's make a batch of these traditional cookies.
First, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees C).
Step 1 - Combine Dry Ingredients
Now, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Step 2 - Mix Wet Ingredients
Next, beat room temperature butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in the large bowl or your stand mixer or use a hand mixer—about 1-2 minutes.
Tip: take your butter out of the refrigerator an hour before being ready to use it. It will be the perfect temperature for baking.
Step 3 - Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add and beat in flour mixture to your butterscotch cookies. Then, stir in oats and morsels. We like the Nestle morsels.
Drop by rounded tablespoon (or with a cookie scoop) onto ungreased cookie sheets.
We love to use a Silpat Mat when baking butterscotch chip cookies (or any of our cookie recipes) because it makes the best cookies. Soft and chewy, yet crisp around the edges.
Step 4 - Bake
Bake for 6 to 7 minutes for soft, chewy cookies or 8 to 9 minutes for crispier cookies. Cool on a baking rack for at least 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
The cookies will continue to set somewhat on the hot pans when they come out of the oven, so a little underbaked is okay.
Tip: oven temperatures vary, so watch the baking time closely the first time you bake these Oatmeal Scotchies. That way, you'll have the perfect cookie!
How to Freeze Butterscotch Chip Cookies
Another thing we like about these cookies is that they freeze well. We make a batch and freeze part for later all the time.
They are great when you need a little something sweet or when friends drop by unexpectedly. Since our kids make their own lunches, it's also an easy treat for them to grab and go.
To Freeze:
- Bake as recommended and let cool completely. Place in a large freezer bag or freezer-safe container and then label it with the contents and date. Butterscotch Cookies will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
These Butterscotch Cookies are actually amazing right out of the freezer (we've tried it many times), but here are a few ways to thaw them:
- Place them on a plate and leave them at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Heat them on a microwave-safe plate for 20-30 seconds.
- If you want to go to the extra trouble for fresh-baked flavor, place cookies on a baking sheet and bake them in a 225 degree F. oven for 5-7 minutes. No need to thaw.
More Delicious Cookie Recipes
Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies - This recipe is easy to follow and bakes a cookie with soft, chewy middles and crispy edges.
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies - Great year-round, but especially good during the holidays for Cookie Swaps.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies - a classic recipe that is always a hit.
Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies - take your cookie up a notch and stuff an Oreo cookie inside!
Pumpkin Spice Cookies - these gems have tons of white chocolate chips and are perfect for fall.
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies - one of the best gluten-free cookies you will eat!
Helpful Tips & Tricks
- These cookies tend to spread a little while in the oven, so make sure your baking soda is fresh.
- For the best texture, use old fashioned rolled oats. However, quick-cooking oats are okay to use.
- The secret to chewy cookies with a slight crisp on the edges is this baking mat. No joke!
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before moving to the cooling rack. They come out of the oven very soft.
- Let the baking sheet cool completely before adding the next batch.
- For ease, use a trigger cookie scoop to place the cookie dough on the baking sheet.
- Yes, you can double this recipe with excellent results.
- These cookies taste way better once they're cooled!
Why Are My Oatmeal Cookies Flat?
Butter could be the culprit for making your cookies flat. Too cold, and you will have thick fluffy cookies (instead of chewy), and too warm, and you will have thin cookies that spread all over your pan.
Also, make sure your baking soda is fresh.
And finally, don't overbeat your cookie dough. It will put too much air in the dough, which will cause it to rise and then fall.
Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookie Recipe Variations
There are a few ways you can make these oatmeal cookies your own:
- Swap the butterscotch morsels for chocolate morsels. So good!
- Add white chocolate morsels instead of butterscotch. Perhaps also add dried cranberries.
- Add cacao powder and walnuts.
- If you're a fan of raisins, swap those for the butterscotch chips.
Oatmeal Scotchies Cookie Bar Recipe
Sometimes you want an Oatmeal Scotchies Cookie Bar Recipe so that everything goes into the oven at one time.
Here's how to do that:
- Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
- Prepare the Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookie Recipe as instructed.
- Spread evenly into prepared pan—Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until light, golden brown. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Makes approximately 2 dozen bars.
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Amazing Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Baking pan
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups quick or old-fashioned rolled oats (we prefer old-fashioned)
- 1 ⅔ cups 11-oz. pkg. butterscotch morsels
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375° F (190 degrees C).
- Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large mixer bowl.
- Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in oats and morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon (or with a cookie scoop) onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 6 to 7 minutes for chewy cookies or 8 to 9 minutes for crispier cookies. Cool on a baking rack for at least 5 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies tend to spread a little while in the oven, so make sure your baking soda is fresh.
- For the best texture, use old fashioned rolled oats. However, quick-cooking oats are okay to use.
- The secret to chewy cookies with a slight crisp on the edges is this baking mat. No joke!
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before moving to the cooling rack. They come out of the oven very soft.
- Let the baking sheet cool completely before adding the next batch.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on April 15, 2016. We updated it with enhanced images and instructions on July 28, 2020.
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Melissa says
Wow - we loved these cookies! Delicious and they didn't last long at my house!
Erin Henry says
They are a wonderful recipe that never lasts long at our house either, Melissa! Enjoy!
katerina @ diethood.com says
I can't wait to make these for my kids! They will LOVE them!
Erin Henry says
This is such a classic recipe everyone loves! Enjoy!
Jen says
These are DELICIOUS! Loveeee them! This are now my go-to cookie recipe! Thank you!
Erin Henry says
A go-to cookie recipe for sure. They are so satisfying. They are perfect for keeping in the freezer when you need a sweet treat.
Shamik says
Interesting recipe this Oatmeal cookies is. Something different but an healthy option. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Erin says
Thanks for stopping by! I love this recipe. Good flavor and texture, exactly what you want in a cookie 🙂
Shamik says
Yes I agree 🙂
Amy says
Oh, yes, I think amazing sums it up! Yum! Just letting you know I will be featuring your cookies on Best of the Weekend, tonight! Hope to see you back with us again!
Erin says
These are YUM! Thank you so much for the feature. I'll see you later 🙂
Lou Lou Girls says
Hello cute lady! I'm just stopping by to let you know that your delicious oatmeal cookies will be featured at our party that starts tonight at 7 pm. Woo Hoo! Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you there! Lou Lou Girls
Erin says
Yay! Thank you so much for the feature! Thanks also for the tweet and pin! Have a great night!
Charlotte says
These look lovely, and the perfect snack too! we have plenty of oatmeal laying around so I will have to whip up a batch of these for the boys! Thanks for sharing over at #YumTum this week
Erin says
Thanks for coming by, Charlotte. There is something so good about baking with oatmeal. I hope your boys enjoy the cookies!
Sherry says
I haven't these cookies in a long time. Your cookies look divine! I bet there good with a glass of milk. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Merry Monday.
Nikki says
Boy, do these look good! Reminds me of my childhood. My mom used to make us oatmeal cookies. The kind that were soft and gooey in the center but crisp on the edges, just like this. Good memories. But I don't think we ever had them with butterscotch chips, this sounds like comfort in a cookie. I would love to have this with my morning coffee!
Erin says
Perfect with your morning coffee, Nikki! Oatmeal is the perfect comfort food. I love anything baked with it...plus, you get a little extra fiber.
Erin says
These sound so delicious! And I love how you tied them up with the clothespin, adorable! Pinning to my cookie board. 🙂
Erin says
Ahh, thanks, Erin! It's always fun to pretty things up 🙂 These were a gift so had to package them up nicely. My friends loved them, so let me know how they turn out for you.
Jenna Owens says
Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies are my husband's favorite (and I love them, too!). I love how thin and crispy this version is. I bet it has such a great texture. YUM!
Erin says
Yes, such a good and tasty cookie! I love when cookies have crispy edges. Except for chocolate chip, I like those chewy. Thanks for stoping by, Jenna!
Debbie says
Hi Erin, oats belong in cookies, it makes them so moreish. These cookies with their cinnamon and butterscotch chips sound the business, not sure I can get butterscotch chips here though (may have to think outside the box on this one!).
#WAYWOW
Joy | Yummy Seconds says
These looks tasty and yummy. Thanks for sharing. Stumbling.
#WAYWOW.
lindi mogale says
Wow these look great I think i would love to try making them
Erin says
Oatmeal is so great to bake with, Lindi. It's one of my favorites! It's like one of those comfort food you just can't get enough of 🙂
Courtney says
Oh, these look beautiful! I love a good oatmeal cookie. 🙂
Erin says
They are tasty!! Who doesn't love an oatmeal cookie??
Celeste | The Whole Serving says
Looks super delicious. I grew up eating lots and lots of oatmeal cookies, I'm sure adding the butterscotch makes the even better.
Erin says
The butterscotch makes them so tasty and rich! They are delicious and fun to make and share! Thanks for coming by, Celeste!
Keri says
Erin, these cookies look scrumptious!! I love butterscotch so I'll definitely put these on my must bake list!!
Erin says
Thanks, Keri! They are on my must bake list all the time 🙂 I just love the texture the oatmeal gives them, but the butterscotch give it something special!
Katrin says
Mmmh, I love oatmeal cookies and to add some butterscotch is a great idea! I love how pretty they look as well, almost too nice to eat them 😉 Thanks, Erin, for sharing at Sweet Inspiration #2! I appreciate it!
CS Calkins says
Oatmeal cookies are my FAV!!! Many thanks for linking up at Share the Wealth Sunday!!!
Erin says
They are good! Sometime you want something other than chocolate chip 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Taylor says
They look amazing! I'm trying not to make cookies right now, you know, trying to be fit and summer-ready,...but I might just be cheating this weekend 😉
Found your blog from the Linky Party
Erin says
Thanks! They are amazing, for sure! I know bathing suit season is around the corner, but a cookie now and again just makes life a little better. Since they freeze so well, you can keep them for later 🙂