These Oatmeal Scotchies are soft, chewy cookies made with hearty oats and rich, melty butterscotch chips! They are easy to make, full of cozy flavor, and the perfect twist on a classic oatmeal cookie – sweet, buttery, and completely irresistible!
A Cozy Cookie that Never Goes Out of Style!
This is the kind of cookie recipe you reach for when you want something familiar. The oats add heartiness, the brown sugar keeps everything soft, and the butterscotch chips melt into sweet, buttery pockets throughout the dough. No fancy ingredients, no complicated steps – just a reliable, cozy cookie that always disappears fast!
Oatmeal Scotchies are perfect for bake sales, cookie exchanges, lunchboxes, or an afternoon treat. They also store well and freeze beautifully, making them a great make-ahead option when you want homemade cookies on demand.
Why this Recipe Works:
- Old-Fashioned Oats Create the Perfect Chewy Texture – They hold their shape as the cookies bake, giving Oatmeal Scotchies their hearty bite without becoming mushy or dry.
- Softened Butter Controls Spread – Butter that is soft, but not melted, creams smoothly with the sugars, creating structure and preventing the cookies from overspreading in the oven.
- Butterscotch Chips Melt into the Dough – Butterscotch morsels soften as they bake, creating pockets of rich, buttery sweetness throughout the cookies.
- Simple Ingredients – This recipe relies on classic pantry staples and no complicated techniques.
Looking for more classic cookies? Everyone loves Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Grandma’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, and Easy No Bake Chocolate Cookies, too!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1/2 cup Butter, Softened
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Butterscotch Chips
How to Make Oatmeal Scotchies
- In a large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup sugar until well combined. Add in 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats.
- Beat dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
- Fold in 1 cup butterscotch chips.
- Cover the cookie dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place 1 1/2 tbsp size scoops of cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room between the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes. The centers will look soft, but the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What kind of oats should I use?
Old-fashioned rolled oats work best for chewy texture.
Can I freeze Oatmeal Scotchies?
Yes! Baked cookies freeze well for up to 3 months in a freezer safe bag.
Can I add nuts?
Absolutely. Chopped pecans or walnuts are popular additions.
Recipe Notes:
- Don’t Over Bake – Pull the cookies when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. They will continue to firm up as they cool, keeping the texture chewy instead of dry.
- Chill the Dough – Don’t skip this step, chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and creates thicker, chewier cookies.
- Balance the Sweetness – Butterscotch chips are rich and sweet, so don’t skip the salt. A small amount enhances flavor and keeps the cookies from tasting overly sugary.
More Classic Cookies:
- Grandma’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Soft & Chewy M&M Cookies
- Easy No Bake Chocolate Cookies
Oatmeal Scotchies
Soft and chewy Oatmeal Scotchies made with rolled oats and sweet butterscotch chips! A classic cookie everyone loves!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter, Softened
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 1/2 cups Old-Fashioned Oats
- 1 cup Butterscotch Chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and sugar until well combined. Add in egg and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and oats.
- Beat dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
- Fold in butterscotch chips.
- Cover the cookie dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place 1 1/2 tbsp size scoops of cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room between the cookies to spread.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes. The centers will look soft, but the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Let sit for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Recipe Credit:Live Well Bake Often
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 72Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 44mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 0gSugar: 5gProtein: 1g
The nutrition facts were automated by the Nutritionix database. Because it's done by automation, it is best practice to double check for accuracy.
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