Saturday, November 16, 2013

Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies


Oatmeal Scotchies are one of my favorite cookies!  I make a full batch of this cookie dough and freeze some dough for fresh cookies in the future.  Yum!


Source: Paula Deen

Ingredients:
1 cup soft butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2   medium eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup butterscotch chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheet. 

Using an electric mixer, cream butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs and vanilla together. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Scoop into pan. Bake for approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on baking sheet or cooling rack.