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Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Scotchies

If you love traditional oatmeal cookies, I insist you try these Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Scotchies!! Rich in flavor and texture, these cookies are a delectable combination of butterscotch, cinnamon and brown sugar flavors!

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 17 mins
Servings: 21 servings
Calories: 73 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (90g)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 Tbsp light butter (84g)
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce (30g)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar alternative (96g) I used Swerve
  • 1/4 cup granular sweetener (48g) I used Swerve
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 Tbsp dark molasses (10g)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats (120g)
  • 6 Tbsp butterscotch morsels (84g)

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Using a handheld or stand mixer, beat the butter, applesauce, brown sugar, and sweetener until combined. Add the egg, molasses, and vanilla and beat again. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to combine.
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. Then, add the oats and butterscotch morsels. Beat until all ingredients are incorporated. Cover and chill the dough for at least 45 minutes. This will help precent the cookies from spreading too thin.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. You can either use two pans at once or do two batches.
  5. Scoop cookie dough (about 2 Tablespoons or 30g per cookie), and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Lightly press the cookies down a bit.
  6. Bake for 11-12 minutes, or until lightly browned on the sides. The center of the cookies will still look soft.
  7. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • If in a pinch, you can sub old-fashioned oats with quick oats; just note that they will not be as chewy if you use quick oats instead of the old fashioned oats.
  • To make gluten-free: use Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour or oat flour

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie (26g) Calories 73kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 10.2g (3%) Protein 1.4g (3%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1.4g (7%) Fiber 0.7g (3%) Sugar 3.2g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 21servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 73

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie (26g)
Calories 73kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 10.2g 3%
Protein 1.4g 3%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Sugar 3.2g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.