Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe

Oatmeal Scotchies are one of my favorite cookies to make! They are soft oatmeal cookies with butterscotch chips and coconut, easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser! 

Oatmeal Scotchies

Oatmeal Scotchies are soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with coconut butterscotch chips.

If you are looking for a change up from traditional chocolate chip cookies these are a favorite in our family that we’ve been making for years.

Bonus, they save and freeze great as well, so they are a great choice to make in advance for a party.

Scotchies Ingredients

• Shortening
• Brown Sugar
• White Sugar
• Egg
• Water
• Vanilla
• Flour
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Coconut
• Oatmeal
• Butterscotch Chips

How to Make Oatmeal Scotchies

1. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, coconut, and oatmeal in a large mixing bowl and set aside. (Photo 1)
2. Cream shortening and sugars together. (Photo 2)
3. Add egg, water, and vanilla and mix well. (Photos 3 and 4)
4. Gradually add dry ingredient mixture to wet mixture with a wooden spoon until well combined. (Below)

5. Add butterscotch chips to dough and scoop onto a greased cookie sheet. 

6. Bake cookies at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. 

Holy yum, batman! This recipe makes about 42 two-inch cookies, or 36 if you make them a little bigger.

Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe Substitutions & Additions

• Butterscotch Chips: Instead of using traditional butterscotch chips, you can try substituting them with white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or peanut butter chips for a different flavor twist.
• Sweeteners: If you want to reduce the sugar content or are looking for alternative sweeteners, you can use honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar instead of brown sugar in the recipe. Keep in mind that the flavor and texture of the cookies may vary slightly with these substitutions.
• Flour: To make your oatmeal Scotchie cookies gluten-free, you can use a gluten-free flour blend or almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. Make sure to use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a seamless substitution.

Scotchies Cookies Tips

I use this cookie dough scoop for all my cookies and it is the best thing EVER.

Someone gave us the cookie scoop for our wedding and now I gift them all the time! It's a game changer. Mine is 2" but you can buy them in three packs, I have the biggest one on my wish list!

Oatmeal Scotchie Cookies storage

• Allow Cookies to Cool: Let the oatmeal Scotchie cookies cool completely on a wire rack after baking. This helps prevent condensation inside the storage container.
• Use an Airtight Container: Transfer the cooled cookies to an airtight container. You can use a cookie jar, a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, or a resealable plastic bag.
• Layer with Parchment Paper: If you need to stack the cookies in the container, place a sheet of parchment paper between the layers to prevent them from sticking together.
• Add a Slice of Bread: To help keep the cookies soft and chewy, you can add a slice of bread to the container. The cookies will absorb moisture from the bread, which will keep them from becoming too dry.
• Store at Room Temperature: Oatmeal Scotch cookies are best stored at room temperature. Avoid placing them in the refrigerator, as this can make them go stale faster.
• Consume Within a Week: Oatmeal Scotchie cookies can typically stay fresh for up to a week when stored properly. If you want to keep them for a longer period, you can freeze them.
• If you Plan to Freeze the Cookies: wrap them individually or place them in a freezer-safe container or bag, ensuring they are airtight. They can be stored in the freezer for up to three months. When you're ready to enjoy them, simply let them thaw at room temperature.

Scotchies FAQs

Below you will find answers to some of our frequently asked questions about these oatmeal scotcheroos.

Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe

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