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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jun 4, 2020 by Dee

    Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are sweet, chewy and just plain delicious. They're like the Oatmeal Scotchies you remember, only better! via @meamel

    Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are sweet, chewy and just plain delicious. They're like the Oatmeal Scotchies you remember, only better!

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    These chewy, buttery oatmeal cookies are loaded with semi sweet chocolate and butterscotch morsels. Two great tastes in one amazing cookie!

    One our favorite cookie recipes is called The BEST Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. We make them very frequently -- one taste, and you'll see why!

    So the other day, I made a batch of oatmeal cranberry walnut cookies. And, after Anyway, after we finished that batch, the Hubs suggested that I make his all-time favorite cookies, Oatmeal Scotchies.

    The Hubs grew up on Scotchies, but I've always loved chocolate chip cookies. So, I just had to add both butterscotch and chocolate morsels to the batter, and we're both happy!

    How to Make Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies with Chocolate Chips

    This is basically the same oatmeal cookie recipe that you can find on the back of a bag of butterscotch morsels, except that I changed a few things.

    Start by creaming butter and sugar and vanilla together. You can sneak a taste now if you want!

    hand mixer with butter and sugar in a bowl

    Then, add eggs. Mix your dry ingredients in another bowl, and gradually combine the two.

    Whenever I make chocolate chip cookies, I always refrigerate the dough for a few minutes before baking. So, that's what I did with these cookies.

    This step is completely optional. But, it seems to prevent the cookies from going flat while they bake.

    cookie dough with oats, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a mixing bowl

    Use a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop to scoop the dough onto a cookie sheet. I recommend lining the sheets with foil, parchment paper or silicone baking matts.

    These are optional steps, but the results are worth it! Now, you're ready to bake!

    balls of oatmeal butterscotch dough on a baking sheet

    The kids loved these oatmeal butterscotch chocolate chip cookies, and so did the Hubs. After all, it was his idea!

    They're soft, chewy, sweet and loaded with chocolate and butterscotch. And, they taste amazing!

    oatmeal cookies with butterscotch and chocolate chips on a plate

    Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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    oatmeal butterscotch chocolate chip cookies on a plate

    Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published by Dee
    Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are sweet, chewy and just plain delicious. They're like the Oatmeal Scotchies you remember, only better!
    4.95 from 17 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 36
    Calories 138 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup butter softened, 2 sticks
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup white sugar
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon grond cinnamon
    • 3 cups old fashioned oats
    • 11- oz package butterscotch chips
    • ½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, white sugar and vanilla extract until creamy
      hand mixer with butter and sugar in a bowl
    • Beat in eggs
    • In a small bowl, mix the flour, sea salt and baking soda
    • Gradually add the flour mixture to the large bowl, and mix well
    • Stir in the oats, cinnamon, semi sweet chips and butterscotch chips, and mix until well combined
      cookie dough with oats, chocolate chips and butterscotch chips in a mixing bowl
    • Drop by rounded tablespoonfulls onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between dough
      balls of oatmeal butterscotch dough on a baking sheet
    • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly brown around edges
    • Allow to cool for about 2 minutes, then remove from baking sheets and allow to cool completely

    Notes

    Chilling the dough for about 15 minutes helps to prevent cookies from spreading out too much.
    Use foil, parchment paper or silicone mats for easier clean up!

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 54mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 170IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.7mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    This recipe makes almost 40 cookies, which is a lot, even for us. Keep them tightly covered in a container, and they'll keep for a few days before they start to harden up.

    close up of oatmeal butterscotch cookies with chocolate chips
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    Post was originally published in 2016 and updated in June 2020.

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    1. Sandi says

      June 08, 2020 at 10:35 pm

      These cookies look perfect for dunking in milk!

      Reply
    2. Erin says

      June 08, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      These Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are sound delicious! Dangerously good!

      Reply
    3. Angie Fostaty says

      May 08, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      These are my all-time favourite cookie recipe. I have made them at least a dozen times and they always come out amazing. Sometimes, I use Skor bits, sometimes more chocolate, but they are consistently delicious and freeze well. Thank you so much!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 09, 2020 at 2:49 pm

        I'm so glad you like the cookies, Angie! Thanks for sharing your ideas -- love the addition of Skor bits!

    4. Elizabeth Thompson says

      May 04, 2020 at 12:23 pm

      These were the best cookies I have made so far. Also tastes very good with oatmeal5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 07, 2020 at 11:51 am

        So happy to hear this, Elizabeth. Thank you!

    5. Sundie Brown says

      October 30, 2019 at 11:29 am

      These are fantastic!!!

      Reply
    6. Lisa says

      September 28, 2019 at 5:04 pm

      The recipe says this makes 36 portions?? I would like ro know how large you're making these because I made theis recipe on two different occasions, and the first time it made 60, the second time it made 70 🙈. I used a teaspoon as a measurement and they were a decent size 🙂

      This recipe is fantastic and my ''go-to" for cookies!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 30, 2019 at 8:43 am

        We usually use a tablespoon to scoop the dough, as it says in the recipe -- sometimes a cookie scoop for larger cookies. It just depends on your preference. So happy you like them! Thanks!

    7. Crystal says

      August 23, 2019 at 4:56 pm

      You should also try adding in shredded coconut and Craisins!!! Oh my gosh - HEAVEN! 🙂

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 24, 2019 at 2:03 pm

        I'll have to try that next time. 🙂

      • Sue says

        August 30, 2020 at 10:26 am

        I’m literally making these now and I love the idea of craisibs and coconut! I’ll comment back on how they turn out.

      • Sue says

        August 30, 2020 at 11:48 am

        I made a rookie mistake and only tasted the butterscotch chips AFTER I added to the cookie dough. Not my taste preference - too chemically. BUT the cookie itself was terrific with raisins and coconut added. I scaled back the sugar and added more flour for a stiffer cookie. With definitely make again with the ‘scotch chips.

    8. Annie B says

      June 26, 2019 at 7:27 pm

      Cookies were simply scrumptious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 28, 2019 at 9:54 am

        Thanks, Annie -- glad to hear this! My family has been asking for these, so I have to make them again soon. 🙂

    9. Karen says

      December 07, 2018 at 12:30 pm

      How long would I bake these if I made them into a bar in a 9x13 pan?

      Thank you,
      Karen

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 07, 2018 at 6:21 pm

        Usually bar cookies take about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on your oven and they type of pan. 🙂

    10. Andrea says

      October 23, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      They are fabulous! Thank you for the recipe!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        October 23, 2018 at 11:20 pm

        So glad you liked them, Andrea! My husband remembers them with just butterscotch, but I think they taste better with both!

    11. Andrea says

      October 23, 2018 at 2:44 pm

      I must be dreaming. I remember the Nestle Scotchies tube of cookie dough having chocolate chips, too. But all recipes of scotchies seem to agree it's just butterscotch chips. So THANK YOU! I'm making these tonight.

      Reply
    12. ELIZABETH says

      October 02, 2018 at 4:41 pm

      Quick oats or old fashioned?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 04, 2018 at 11:22 pm

        You can use either in this recipe.

    13. Miz Helen says

      October 04, 2016 at 8:03 am

      I would love to fill my cookie jar with these delicious cookies! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    14. Laura at I Heart Naptime says

      September 27, 2016 at 6:17 am

      There looks so delicious! I love how they have some extra "umph" to them with the oats, so I won't feel quite so guilty for grabbing a couple for a snack!

      Reply
    15. Roseann Hampton says

      September 25, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      Saw your link on Happiness is Homemade Link Party - these look delicious! Pinning!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 25, 2016 at 2:52 pm

        Thanks so much, Roseann. I hope you like them as much as we did!

    16. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      September 23, 2016 at 6:31 pm

      I just can't get over these cookies! I'm pinning immediately -- I have to try them! Yay for your husband's recommendation!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 23, 2016 at 11:32 pm

        Thanks, Patricia. He had the right idea!

    17. Roxana says

      September 23, 2016 at 3:19 pm

      Cookies to celebrate the first day of fall sounds like the best plan! Loved that you added butterscotch to give them a fall flavor! yum!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 23, 2016 at 11:30 pm

        Thanks so much! I'm so happy it's finally fall. 🙂

    18. Michelle De La Cerda says

      September 23, 2016 at 3:13 pm

      You are such a nice mom packing extra for the kids friends. They sure are lucky! These look super yummy!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 23, 2016 at 11:29 pm

        Aw, thanks! I'm just hoping my own kids remembered to share 🙂

    19. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      September 23, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Oh wow, these cookies look and sound amazing!! My kids would absolutely love them!!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 23, 2016 at 11:27 pm

        Thanks, Katerina. My kids definitely loved them!

    20. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

      September 23, 2016 at 8:28 am

      My boys love oatmeal cookies. I know they would love this version. And I love that it makes lots so there will be plenty for packing in their lunches!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 23, 2016 at 11:14 am

        I told the kids they could share with friends, although I'm not sure if they will want to! 😉

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