Oatmeal Scotchies

I have made these many times, and they are always great. These were made with unbleached flour and white sugar because they were for an outreach meeting. Usually I make them with whole wheat flour and Florida crystals or honey.

Makes about 5 dozen cookies

1 1/4 cups unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups old fashioned oats
1 (11 ounce) package butterscotch chips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, beat sugars into butter until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs and mix well. Add salt and cinnamon. Sprinkle baking soda over the dough and gradually beat in the flour. Add oats and mix well. Stir in butterscotch chips.

Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto ungreased baking sheets. You'll save yourself some scrubbing if you line your baking sheets with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes for chewy cookies, or 11 to 12 for crisp cookies. Cool on baking sheets for at least 2 minutes before removing to cooling racks. Cool completely before storing. For best taste, eat immediately before moving to cooling racks.