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Spiced Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

These Spiced Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies are the perfect cozy treat! Chewy oats, warm spices, and sweet butterscotch chips combine for an irresistible cookie.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Start by beating together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Gently fold in the rolled oats and butterscotch chips using a spatula.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Scoop dough with a cookie scoop or tablespoon, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly soft.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a chewier cookie, bake for 10 minutes; for crispier edges, bake up to 14 minutes.
  • Substitute chocolate chips for butterscotch chips if unavailable.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread or apple slices to maintain moisture.