Today, I’m excited to share a delightful recipe that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth—Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies! These cookies are the perfect combination of chewy oatmeal and sweet butterscotch chips. Let’s dive right into the goodness!
Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies
These cookies are not only incredibly delicious but also easy to make. The warm smell of cookies baking in the oven is simply irresistible. So, let’s gather our ingredients and get started!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats and butterscotch chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Now that your kitchen is filled with the delightful aroma of baking cookies, it’s time to enjoy these Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies! They make a perfect treat for an afternoon snack or a lovely dessert. Happy baking!