No-Bake Oatmeal Scotch Cookies
No-Bake Oatmeal Scotchies are soft, chewy, and full of butterscotch flavor. Packed with hearty oats and coated in a creamy butterscotch sauce, they’re a quick, oven-free treat perfect for anytime.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Butterscotch chips | 1 cup |
| Quick-cooking oats | 3 cups |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Granulated sugar | 2 cups |
| Milk | ½ cup |
| Unsalted butter | ½ cup |
| Salt | A pinch |
Instructions:
Step 1: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, butterscotch chips, and a pinch of salt until evenly distributed.
Step 2: Make the Butterscotch Sauce
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring constantly for 1 minute.
Step 3: Add Vanilla
Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4: Mix Together
Pour the hot butterscotch mixture over the oats and chips. Stir until everything is thoroughly coated.
Step 5: Shape the Cookies or Bars
Drop spoonfuls onto parchment paper to make cookies, or press the mixture into a greased pan for bars.
Step 6: Let Set
Allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, until firm.
Step 7: Serve
Enjoy chewy, sweet bites loaded with rich butterscotch flavor.
