1st Snow Day with Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

Today school was cancelled for the older kids. 

We have had a lazy day, video games, movies, and baking oatmeal butterscotch cookies.

Recipe: Best Ever Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

Summary: These oh-so-yummy cookies freeze beautifully, making them the perfect lunchbox treat!

Ingredients

• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 3 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
• 1 bag butterscotch chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees;In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until creamy.
2. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
3. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
4. Add oats and chips; mix well.
5. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
6. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets;remove to wire rack. Cool completely.

Preparation time: 5-7 minutes
Cooking time: 8-10 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 48

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