Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

These oatmeal butterscotch cookies are a family favorite and can be made quickly! There is something about the slightly crispy outside, chewy texture in the middle, and mild butterscotch flavor of these cookies just make the perfect treat! The cookie dough itself is so yummy I like to keep a small bowl in the fridge just for me!These butterscotch oatmeal cookies are the perfect cookie that gathers everyone around the kitchen to enjoy with a large glass of milk. It creates the best memories and the conversations are there to stay as the cookies quickly disappear. Homemade oatmeal cookies are the perfect after-school snack, treat before bed, or a Sunday baking day with the family. Bring your friends and family together with a simple cookie that is bursting with butterscotch flavor!

Ingredients for the Best Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

This oatmeal butterscotch cookie recipe is so easy to make! We love how simple the ingredients are and they can all be pantry staples. These cookies are filled with butterscotch chips, oatmeal, and all the baking staples. It is the perfect cookie to make year-round and enjoy on any day!

Butter – Soften the butter to room temperature. The butter helps with the soft and chewy texture of the cookies. Sugar – Sugar and brown sugar are used in this cookie recipe. Eggs – Set your eggs out ahead of time to allow them to reach room temperature before adding to the baking ingredients. Vanilla – Add a splash of vanilla for a warm and savory flavor! Vanilla is a comforting baking ingredient. Flour – All-purpose flour is a huge asset to baking recipes. This is the base of the cookie and gives it the texture and thickness it needs to make the cookie batter. Baking soda – Helps raise the cookies as they are baking. Cinnamon – This is a hidden gem! Just a hint of cinnamon adds a flavorful taste to the cookies. Old-fashioned oats – Another great filler and thickness for the oatmeal butterscotch cookies. Combined with the flour both these ingredients give a thick texture.

How to Make Easy Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

Oatmeal butterscotch cookies are also known as oatmeal scotchies. Chewy, flavorful, and packed with butterscotch chips, these irresistible cookies have no chance to last long. These are mixed together, dough is formed, and baked on a baking sheet to perfection!

Substitutions for Butterscotch Chips

This simple oatmeal cookie recipe can be switched up a million different ways depending on what your kids (or you) like most. I always use the base recipe with quick oats, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, etc. But if you’re not a huge fan of butterscotch morsels, try some of these alternatives:

Substitution – Swap the butterscotch chips out for chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, M&Ms, Heath bar bits, raisins, craisins, and just about anything! Nuts – Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the dough for a heartier cookie. Glaze – Drizzle the warm cookies with a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk. So yummy! Spice it up – Add just a little cinnamon and nutmeg to the dough for a warm spice cookie.

Baking Tips for Homemade Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies

A few tips for baking cookies are a MUST! Making and baking cookies is sometimes an art. The temperature has to be just right, the ingredients must be measured out and balanced, as well as the dough mixed together. Learning the best way to make these butterscotch oatmeal cookies will ensure perfect baked cookies every time!

Type of mixer – I like to use a stand mixer rather than a handheld mixer when making a big batch of cookies. Combining ingredients – Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then add slowly together with the wet ingredients. Room temperature – Use room temperature, unsalted butter when possible. It’ll produce beautiful, chewy cookies. Cookie scoop – Drop your cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto a cookie sheet using a cookie scoop. That way they’re all the same size and they’ll bake more evenly. Cookie sheet – Use parchment paper on an ungreased cookie sheet so they don’t stick to the pan. Wire rack – Cool on a wire rack until you can store the cookies. Use a freezer bag to store cookies in the freezer for up to two months, or leave on the counter in a covered container for up to five days.

More Delicious Cookies

Looking for a new cookie recipe for your family? We have dozens of tried and true favorite cookie recipes. They can all be made ahead and frozen or prepared that afternoon for warm cookies right out of the oven when the kids get home from school.