Description
Indulge in these classic chewy oatmeal cookies packed with rich butterscotch morsels and a hint of warm cinnamon. This quick-prep recipe delivers a nostalgic, bakery-style treat that balances a hearty texture with a sweet, caramel-like finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 11 ounces butterscotch flavored morsels
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Reduce speed to low and mix in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing only until just combined.
- Fold in the old-fashioned oats and butterscotch morsels by hand or on the lowest mixer setting until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough on the baking sheets in the freezer for 10 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still appear slightly soft.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
To ensure a chewy texture, avoid overbaking the cookies; they should still look slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven as they continue to cook on the hot sheet. For the most accurate results, use a kitchen scale to measure your flour and always choose old-fashioned rolled oats rather than quick-cooking varieties to maintain the signature hearty bite.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American