Oatmeal Scotchies

An oldie and a goodie!

Oatmeal Scotchies
1 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
3 c. quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1 11-oz. pkg. butterscotch flavored chips

Heat oven to 375°F.  Combine flour, baking soda and salt.

In large bowl, beat margarine and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add flour mixture and mix well. Add oats and butterscotch morsels; mix well. Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. 

Bake 7 to 8 minutes for a chewy cookie or 9 to 10 minutes for a crisp cookie. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. 

Store tightly covered.

Recipe from Quaker Oats.