Name: Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 48 cookies
Cuisine: American

Knead Some Sweets Verified

January 27, 2026

A bit different than your average oatmeal cookie, these Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies are delightfully chewy and full of flavourful butterscotch chips!

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Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper or silicone baking mats or spray with nonstick spray.

Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar with an electric handheld mixer on high speed for 1 minute. Add the eggs, vanilla, and salt and continue mixing until light and fluffy. Add the oats, flour, and baking soda and mix at low speed until just combined. Fold in the butterscotch chips.

Scoop the dough using a medium cookie scoop or teaspoon onto the prepared baking sheets, 12 cookies per pan. Bake cookies one pan at a time in the preheated oven for 9-12 minutes or until golden around the edges and just slightly soft looking on top. Let cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling while you bake the remaining pans of cookies. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butterscotch Chip Freezer Trick 🧊
Briefly freeze butterscotch chips before folding into the dough to prevent them from melting too quickly during baking and distribute more evenly.
Oat Texture Perfection 🥣
Mix quick oats and rolled oats for a superior cookie texture - quick oats help bind the dough while rolled oats provide delightful chewiness.
Brown Butter Boost 🧈
Brown the butter before mixing to develop a deeper, nuttier flavor that complements the butterscotch chips and enhances the overall cookie complexity.
Chill for Chewiness 🍪
Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a more concentrated, chewy texture.
Precise Scooping Technique 📏
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon measure to ensure uniform cookie size, which guarantees consistent baking and professional-looking results.