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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Butterscotch Cookies

    Published: February 10, 2020 / Updated: May 19, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Butterscotch Cookies

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    yummy butterscotch cookies

    This classic Butterscotch Cookies recipe is fast and easy. You can make these yummy chewy treats from scratch in under 30 minutes!

    closeup of butterscotch cookies

    While I adore experimenting with fun cookie flavors, shapes, and decorations, there will always be a spot in my sweet tooth for classic cookie recipes.

    Whether we're making Peanut Butter Blossoms, Gingerbread Cookies, or Shortbread cookies, there's a reason the classic cookie recipes stand the test of time.

    This old-fashioned butterscotch cookies recipe reminds me of cookies I would make with my great grandmother and mom when I was a kid. I seem to remember butterscotch being a much more popular flavor of cookie back then. Nowadays, I don't see it as often. But it's still such a delicious cookie that brings back happy memories. And it's so easy and fast to make too. You can make these cookies in just under 30 minutes!

    What you need to make these butterscotch cookies

    plate of butterscotch cookies and milk

    One of the many reasons I love this butterscotch cookies recipe, is that there are few ingredients. And, I almost always have these ingredients on hand at home! Makes it super easy to scratch that itch for a sweet snack in a jiff!

    To make these yummy cookies, you need:

    • unsalted butter
    • granulated sugar
    • brown sugar
    • eggs
    • vanilla
    • all-purpose flour
    • salt
    • cinnamon
    • rolled oats
    • butterscotch chips

    Is butterscotch the same as caramel?

    butterscotch cookies

    Nope. Butterscotch is made out of brown sugar and a whole lot of butter, much like toffee. Caramel is made out of granulated sugar and butter.

    2020 Cookies for Kids Cancer Valentine's Event

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    I’m so excited to be sharing this butterscotch cookie recipe as my part in this year's Good Cookie Bloggers Valentine’s event, benefiting Cookies for Kids' Cancer. This is the fourth year that a group of bloggers has worked together to aid in the fight against pediatric cancer.

    Cancer is the #1 cause of death of children by disease in the U.S. There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer right now. The National Cancer Institute’s budget for childhood cancer is less than 4%. Less than FOUR PERCENT.

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    Easy Butterscotch Cookies Recipe

    closeup of butterscotch cookies

    Butterscotch Cookies Recipe

    5 from 11 votes
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 25 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    These cookies are filled with sweet butterscotch chips and just enough oatmeal for a delicious, satisfying snack!
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    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 -¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1-½ cups rolled oats
    • 1-½ cups butterscotch chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
    • Using a large stand mixer or a large bowl with hand mixer, cream the butter on its own for a minute. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until combined. Add eggs and vanilla, beat for one minute.
    • In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
    • Slowly add the dry mixture (flour mix) to the wet mixture (butter mixture) and beat until combined.
    • Using a wooden spoon or a spatula, stir in the rolled oats and butterscotch chips.
    • Spoon cookie batter by the teaspoonful onto the prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Please each drop about 2 inches apart, as the dough will spread a bit.
    • Bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes, just until the tops and edges start to turn a golden brown. Remove and cool on cooking racks for 5 minutes before devouring.

    Notes

    Feel free to add more rolled oats for a chunkier, oatmeal-like cookie. You can also leave them out completely. 
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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    More 2020 OXO Good Cookie Recipes

    Be sure to visit the other bloggers participating in the Valentine’s Day event and check out their recipes!

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      1. Bridget says

        December 18, 2021 at 8:16 am

        5 stars
        I made these tonight- easy, fast and yummy. Thank you. Quick question, can the dough be made ahead of time and chilled?

        Reply
        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          December 18, 2021 at 1:40 pm

          5 stars
          So glad to hear you loved them! I have made the dough in advance before and froze it for a couple of weeks, then thawed to room temperature before baking. Just be sure to wrap it really tightly in plastic wrap then in a freezer-safe bag or container. Or, vacuum seal in freezer-safe bags.

      2. Jared James says

        February 13, 2020 at 9:27 pm

        5 stars
        OH... they look great... I would definitely gonna try them out thanks for sharing :)

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          February 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm

          Thank you, Jared! :)

      3. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        February 11, 2020 at 12:51 pm

        5 stars
        I love butterscotch cookies so much! Cannot wait to try out your version Marlynn!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          February 24, 2020 at 6:59 pm

          I hope you love them! Thank you, Erin! :)

      4. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says

        February 10, 2020 at 3:57 pm

        5 stars
        Cookies that go from ingredients to melt in your mouth yumminess in under a half-hour? Marlynn, you're a miracle worker! Yes to cookies, especially when they don't take an entire afternoon to make.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          February 24, 2020 at 6:58 pm

          Thanks so much, Catherine! I love a quick and yummy cookie recipe!

      5. Safira says

        February 10, 2020 at 1:04 pm

        5 stars
        These were so good and the family devoured them in no time!
        I love that they were so easy to make too.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          February 24, 2020 at 6:58 pm

          I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you, Safira! :)

      6. Carrie Robinson says

        February 10, 2020 at 12:56 pm

        5 stars
        I love anything butterscotch! These cookies look perfect. :)

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          February 24, 2020 at 6:57 pm

          Thanks so much for the nice comment, Carrie! :)

      7. Kelly Anthony says

        February 10, 2020 at 12:50 pm

        5 stars
        I also enjoy a classic cookie recipe! I really like the added oatmeal to give it just the right texture.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          February 24, 2020 at 6:57 pm

          Me too! Thank you, Kelly! :)

      8. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

        February 10, 2020 at 12:38 pm

        5 stars
        Can I just say -- YUM! I've been having an obsession with butterscotch lately and these cookies are calling my name!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          February 24, 2020 at 6:55 pm

          Me too! I love butterscotch! Thank you, Lisa!

      9. Pamela says

        February 10, 2020 at 11:59 am

        5 stars
        These cookies are delicious! I especially love how quick they are to bake!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          February 24, 2020 at 6:52 pm

          Thank you, Pamela!

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