Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are sweet, chewy and just plain delicious. They're like the Oatmeal Scotchies you remember, only better!
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!
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.
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!
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 Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies
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
- 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
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfulls onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between dough
- 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
Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.
Nutrition
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.
Post was originally published in 2016 and updated in June 2020.
Sandi says
These cookies look perfect for dunking in milk!
Erin says
These Oatmeal Butterscotch Chocolate Chip Cookies are sound delicious! Dangerously good!
Angie Fostaty says
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!
Dee says
I'm so glad you like the cookies, Angie! Thanks for sharing your ideas -- love the addition of Skor bits!
Elizabeth Thompson says
These were the best cookies I have made so far. Also tastes very good with oatmeal
Dee says
So happy to hear this, Elizabeth. Thank you!
Sundie Brown says
These are fantastic!!!
Lisa says
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!
Dee says
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!
Crystal says
You should also try adding in shredded coconut and Craisins!!! Oh my gosh - HEAVEN! 🙂
Dee says
I'll have to try that next time. 🙂
Sue says
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
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.
Annie B says
Cookies were simply scrumptious!
Dee says
Thanks, Annie -- glad to hear this! My family has been asking for these, so I have to make them again soon. 🙂
Karen says
How long would I bake these if I made them into a bar in a 9x13 pan?
Thank you,
Karen
Dee says
Usually bar cookies take about 20 to 25 minutes, depending on your oven and they type of pan. 🙂
Andrea says
They are fabulous! Thank you for the recipe!!
Dee says
So glad you liked them, Andrea! My husband remembers them with just butterscotch, but I think they taste better with both!
Andrea says
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.
ELIZABETH says
Quick oats or old fashioned?
Dee says
You can use either in this recipe.
Miz Helen says
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 Helen
Laura at I Heart Naptime says
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!
Roseann Hampton says
Saw your link on Happiness is Homemade Link Party - these look delicious! Pinning!
Dee says
Thanks so much, Roseann. I hope you like them as much as we did!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I just can't get over these cookies! I'm pinning immediately -- I have to try them! Yay for your husband's recommendation!
Dee says
Thanks, Patricia. He had the right idea!
Roxana says
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!
Dee says
Thanks so much! I'm so happy it's finally fall. 🙂
Michelle De La Cerda says
You are such a nice mom packing extra for the kids friends. They sure are lucky! These look super yummy!
Dee says
Aw, thanks! I'm just hoping my own kids remembered to share 🙂
Katerina @ diethood .com says
Oh wow, these cookies look and sound amazing!! My kids would absolutely love them!!
Dee says
Thanks, Katerina. My kids definitely loved them!
Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says
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!
Dee says
I told the kids they could share with friends, although I'm not sure if they will want to! 😉