This classic Butterscotch Cookies recipe is fast and easy. You can make these yummy chewy treats from scratch in under 30 minutes!
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
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?
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
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.
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Easy Butterscotch Cookies Recipe
Butterscotch Cookies Recipe
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
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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Bridget says
I made these tonight- easy, fast and yummy. Thank you. Quick question, can the dough be made ahead of time and chilled?
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
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.
Jared James says
OH... they look great... I would definitely gonna try them out thanks for sharing :)
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thank you, Jared! :)
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
I love butterscotch cookies so much! Cannot wait to try out your version Marlynn!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I hope you love them! Thank you, Erin! :)
Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says
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.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thanks so much, Catherine! I love a quick and yummy cookie recipe!
Safira says
These were so good and the family devoured them in no time!
I love that they were so easy to make too.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you, Safira! :)
Carrie Robinson says
I love anything butterscotch! These cookies look perfect. :)
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thanks so much for the nice comment, Carrie! :)
Kelly Anthony says
I also enjoy a classic cookie recipe! I really like the added oatmeal to give it just the right texture.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Me too! Thank you, Kelly! :)
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
Can I just say -- YUM! I've been having an obsession with butterscotch lately and these cookies are calling my name!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Me too! I love butterscotch! Thank you, Lisa!
Pamela says
These cookies are delicious! I especially love how quick they are to bake!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thank you, Pamela!