Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies 

 

Cooler weather means home-baked cookies and yummy treats from the oven. If your tired of the usual chocolate chip cookies, try making some Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies instead. They are super quick to make and they are a delicious treat for young kids and adults alike.

1 c. shortening or 1 stick butter and 1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 Tbs. hot water
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. flour
2 c. oatmeal
1 to 1 2/3 c. butterscotch chips
3/4 c. raisins (optional)
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.

Cream shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition. Pour in the hot water and vanilla,.

Combine flour, baking soda and oatmeal in a separate bowl.  Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Stir in butterscotch chips, raisins and walnuts by hand using a wooden spoon. 

Drop dough by tablespoonfuls or shape dough into golf ball-size balls, spacing 2- inches apart.  Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned. 

Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for about a minute before removing them to a wire rack.