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Brown Butter Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all-natural creamy almond butter the drippy kind
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2.5 cups quick-cooking oats gluten-free if you prefer
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350ºF and grease a baking sheet.
  • Brown the butter in a saucepan until it turns golden and smells nutty.
  • In a mixing bowl, blend the brown butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add maple syrup, egg, almond butter, and vanilla, and mix well.
  • Stir in salt, oats, and baking soda until combined. Then, fold in the butterscotch chips.
  • Chill the dough for 20 minutes.
  • Roll 2 tablespoons of dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet. Flatten slightly.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes until golden.
  • Let them cool on the sheet for a bit, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • The dough might be sticky, so wet your hands slightly when rolling the balls.
  • If you prefer smaller cookies, adjust the bake time accordingly.
  • Enjoy the deliciousness!