Description
These Oatmeal Scotchies Butterscotch Chip Orange Glow cookies combine classic comfort with a delightful citrus zing from orange zest and warm butterscotch chips. They are an easy-to-bake, family-friendly treat.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rolled oats, old-fashioned
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup butterscotch chips
- 1 tablespoon orange zest, from 1 large orange
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prep Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats until well combined.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated, then mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest for about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Butterscotch Chips: Stir in the butterscotch chips with a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Place Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart (a small ice cream scoop works well).
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
- Cool Cookies: Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes until firm, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added to prevent tough cookies. For best results, use old-fashioned rolled oats. Consider using plant-based butter for dairy-free or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45 g)
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg