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Sourdough Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious cookies blending the nutty flavors of oats with the sweetness of butterscotch and enriched by sourdough discard.


Ingredients

  • 280 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 3 grams (1 teaspoon) cinnamon
  • 6 grams (1 teaspoon) salt
  • 6 grams (1 teaspoon) baking soda
  • 270 grams (3 cups) uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 226 grams (1 cup) unsalted butter, browned
  • 150 grams (3/4 cup) white sugar
  • 150 grams (3/4 cup) dark brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 grams (1 1/2 teaspoons) vanilla extract
  • 120 grams (1/2 cup) sourdough discard
  • 250 grams (1 1/2 cups) butterscotch chips


Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats in a large bowl; set aside.
  2. In a small pot over medium heat, melt butter until it turns golden brown, then cool for 30 minutes.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine cooled butter with both sugars until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in sourdough discard until fully incorporated.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  7. Gently stir in butterscotch chips.
  8. Portion dough into 1-inch balls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  10. Flatten dough balls slightly and bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are golden.
  11. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For best flavor and texture, refrigerate dough for 24 hours before baking.