Butterscotch and oatmeal just go together in a dessert! These Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies with Brown Sugar Glaze are simple to make from scratch.
Let me introduce you to one of our family’s favorite cookie recipes. These Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies with Brown Sugar Glaze are a recipe I developed back in the first couple years of blogging. I have been making them ever since!
Over the years, I’ve come up with a few variations and I’ll share those with you later on in this post.
There’s nothing as cozy as an oatmeal cookie. The butterscotch chips add flavor and sweetness, while the glaze is literally the “icing on the cookie.”
These cookies are great for an afternoon snack, or for bringing to a holiday party or a Christmas cookie exchange.
Substitutions and Variations
Make these as bar cookies: I love to make this recipe into a bar cookie instead! Make the dough as directed and spread into a greased 9×13 inch pan instead of making individual cookies. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean. I typically omit the glaze when I make the bars but if desired you can spread it on top of the bars before slicing.
Make these without the glaze: The glaze is super yummy but it is also really sweet! If you like, you can omit the glaze.
Add in other mix-ins: For more flavor, try doing a mix of 1/2 butterscotch chips and 1/2 chocolate chips. You could also add some chopped nuts. I suggest adding a 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, pecans or macadamia nuts.
To make these gluten free: You can easily make these cookies gluten free by using a gluten free flour blend instead of the all-purpose flour. I like the Bob’s Red Mill brand. Also check that your oats are certified gluten free if you are very sensitive to gluten.
To make these with less sugar: You can substitute coconut sugar for the brown sugar in the cookie dough and omit the brown sugar glaze.
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Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies with Brown Sugar Glaze
Oatmeal and butterscotch are the perfect combination in this sweet treat!
Ingredients
For the cookies:
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/4 cups oats
- 1 (11 oz) bag of butterscotch chips
For the glaze:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
Instructions
For the cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter and sugars until creamy.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Slowly mix into the butter and sugar mixture.
- Add the oats and butterscotch chips and mix until combined.
- Place dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cool for a couple minutes on the cookie sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the glaze:
- In a saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the milk and return to a boil.
- Remove from the heat and let cool to lukewarm. Slowly add in the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. If it is too runny, you can add more powdered sugar. If it's too thick, add a little water.
- Spread the glaze in a thin layer on each cookie and let the glaze harden before serving.
Notes
Make these as bar cookies: I love to make this recipe into a bar cookie instead! Make the dough as directed and spread into a greased 9x13 inch pan instead of making individual cookies. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan comes out clean. I typically omit the glaze when I make the bars but if desired you can spread it on top of the bars before slicing.
Make these without the glaze: The glaze is super yummy but it is also really sweet! If you like, you can omit the glaze.
Add in other mix-ins: For more flavor, try doing a mix of 1/2 butterscotch chips and 1/2 chocolate chips. You could also add some chopped nuts. I suggest adding a 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, pecans or macadamia nuts.
To make these gluten free: You can easily make these cookies gluten free by using a gluten free flour blend instead of the all-purpose flour. I like the Bob's Red Mill brand. Also check that your oats are certified gluten free if you are very sensitive to gluten.
To make these with less sugar: You can substitute coconut sugar for the brown sugar in the cookie dough and omit the brown sugar glaze.
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This post was originally published on A Savory Feast on November 17, 2014. The photos and text have been updated but the recipe is the same.
Sarah says
Those look delicious–and perfect for a cookie exchange!
Jenna Brussee says
Yes! They are something different, but everyone will love them.
Hannah Diane says
They look amazing! Something not so common, but everyone will love!
Jenna Brussee says
Yes! I forget about using butterscotch, so I was glad to remember it.
Faith Golden says
Ummm…my husband is going to love these. He loves oatmeal cookies so he will probably adore these! 🙂 they look delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Jenna Brussee says
I hope he loves them! You should surprise him with these cookies soon.
Anna @ The Beauty Section says
I love the idea of butterscotch and oatmeal cookie, especially hot out of the oven! Sounds so yummy!!
Jenna Brussee says
Oh yes! I wish I had some baking right now…
Erica Loop says
Looks so good! can’t wait to try these.
Jenna Brussee says
I hope you like them!
Jill Hardt says
This gets me excited about holiday baking! Love the idea of a butterscotch cookie!
Jenna Brussee says
These are great for the holidays!
Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says
Oh my goodness, YUM… I love butterscotch and I just bought some oats yesterday, so this will be a new cookie project! 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
Perfect! You will love these.
Hayley Gildersleeve says
These sound AMAZING. We’re having a friendsgiving this week and I may need to bring these!
Jenna Brussee says
You should! They will be a hit for sure.
Eve Galati @littlebitofwit.com says
Yum! I love oatmeal anything, especially cookies. I’ll have to give these a try!
Megan Walsh says
Omg these look so good! Gonna be trying these out 🙂 Found you through Come along ponds link up 🙂
Megan Kubasch says
I haven’t had oatmeal butterscotch cookies forever! My grandma used to make them all the time, but now that we live out of state, we don’t get any 🙁 I will definitely be making these. Thanks for linking up at Come Along Ponds!!!
Jenna Brussee says
You will love these! Thanks for hosting the link up.
Lauren Dalton says
These look so delicious!!!!! I love oatmeal and butterscotch.
Jenna Brussee says
Thanks girl! I do too.
Sarah @ 12 Twenty Seven says
Yep, another one. Another recipe to add to my arsenal. I think I should make a Pinterest board with just your recipes 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
That would be amazing! Thanks for all your sweet comments, friend.
Hayley says
These look so good! They would be a perfect after-Thanksgiving dessert!
Jenna Brussee says
Yes! I need to make some next week for sure.
Barbara Hoyer says
These look delicious! I want to make them with my kids next week.
Jenna Brussee says
They will love these cookies! I hope you get a chance to make them.
Winnie says
Great cookies!!
Lately I like everything with oats 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
Me too! It’s so warm and filling for Fall.
divasrunforbling says
This looks fabulous. I have pinned it to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board. Thanks for sharing
Jenna Brussee says
Thank you! These are perfect for a Thanksgiving snack.