Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Scotchies

Name: Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Scotchies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 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 ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats; 1 1/2 cups butterscotch morsels

These classic cookies feature a cozy cinnamon flavor paired with sweet butterscotch morsels in every bite.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 16, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

12 minutes

Total

27 minutes

Serves

There is something so comforting about a batch of warm oatmeal cookies straight from the oven. These scotchies are a personal favorite because they strike the perfect balance between crispy edges and soft, chewy centers that keep you coming back for another one.

I love using a bit of brown sugar and cinnamon to bring out that nostalgic, old fashioned taste. If you want to take them to the next level, just sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top right after you take them out of the oven.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
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 ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups butterscotch morsels

8Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and creamy.
3
Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, then fold in the rolled oats and butterscotch morsels.
6
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
7
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and set, but the centers still look soft.
8
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.

Tips

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to keep them soft. If you prefer a warm treat, pop a single cookie in the microwave for ten seconds before serving.

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