Comments on: Oatmeal Scotchies

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:15:49 +0000

In reply to Cindy Finch. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Cindy! That is a wonderful compliment! I'm so glad everyone enjoyed them. :)

By: Cindy Finch

Cindy Finch — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:45:58 +0000

Hi Sam. Took these cookies to share with my co-workers. Huge hit! Everyone loved them. Got the best compliment ever…co-worker said they took her back to her childhood when her mom made these for her. I’m becoming a more confident baker/cook thanks to you Sam. Thank you for sharing all these great tasting recipes…keep ’em coming!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:49:52 +0000

In reply to Bill. I'm so sorry to hear this is happening Bill! It's odd that they are flattening. Are you making any substitutions or alterations? The darkening could be that your oven temperature is a bit higher than it says it is.

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 21:37:45 +0000

My cookies came out ok and three proceeded too get flatter and flatter as they cooled. They also looked way darker than yours. This is the 3rd recipe and process I've tried and I'm begging to think it's me or my oven.

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:45:43 +0000

In reply to Ashley. Hi Ashley! The dough can be stored for 3-5 days. If you want to freeze it, I do have an article on how to freeze cookie dough. :)

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:15:24 +0000

In reply to Sam. Hello, how many days can the dough be made in advance and stored in the fridge?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:33:34 +0000

In reply to Erin. Hi Erin! I'm glad you've been enjoying everything so much! I haven't personally tried it, but I think it could potentially work. They may spread a little bit more, but I think they could still turn out. :)

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:33:54 +0000

In reply to Sam. Hi! I love all of your recipes I’ve made and I’m sure this one will be no different, but I have a question. Do you think I could add one tablespoon of molasses without it messing my things up too badly? Thank you!!!

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:16:15 +0000

In reply to Wendi Ewbank. Yay! Thanks for giving our recipe a try, Wendi

By: Wendi Ewbank

Wendi Ewbank — Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:22:27 +0000

In reply to Emily @ Sugar Spun Run. Delicious. I’ve always used the recipe on the back of the morsel bag and decided to try your version. Oh my goodness, I’m so glad I did! I also add chopped pecans to my cookies and they deserve the blue ribbon!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:08:23 +0000

In reply to Patti Connor. Hi Patti! Yes, the cookies will just be darker in color and a bit richer/sweeter, possibly a tad bit flatter as well. Enjoy!

By: Patti Connor

Patti Connor — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:42:25 +0000

In reply to Sam. all I have is dark brown sugar. can I use just that?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:47:11 +0000

In reply to Lauren NY. We're so happy it's a hit for you, Lauren! Enjoy

By: Lauren NY

Lauren NY — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:16:35 +0000

FINALLY! An oatmeal Scotchie recipe where the cookie holds it shape and does not fall flat! Easy to make. Tastes great. This one is going in the book!

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:31:30 +0000

In reply to Stacy. I'm so glad everyone enjoyed them so much, Stacy! :)

By: Stacy

Stacy — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 00:47:24 +0000

These were easy and got so many compliments at a work function, I already know I will be making them again soon!

By: Sam

Sam — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:51:34 +0000

In reply to Taylor. Yes that is fine, enjoy!

By: Taylor

Taylor — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:10:32 +0000

Can the dough be refrigerated overnight

By: MommaJomma

MommaJomma — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:12:47 +0000

Part 1 Review!
Super fun and easy to make! The dough tastes delicious! I didn’t have any dark brown so I used all light brown and I came to find out my dear hubby used our Old Fashioned Oats to make the kids heir breakfast instead of the instant packs with brown sugar. I did see that you said that the cookies would be dry and crumbly, however this has happened before with a different recipe and our cookies were still delicious. The only difference was that the oats weren’t as defined as the Old Fashioned. I am hoping for another success because I am using what I have. I will come back and update! Thank you!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 02:36:06 +0000

In reply to Amy. I'm so glad everyone enjoyed them so much, Amy! The softness really is quite incredible with these cookies. :)

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 19:20:48 +0000

I made this recipe for my husband. These cookies are his favorite and was a hit. They maintain softness and chew even days after they were made. I love all the recipes you have. I’ve made quite a few of them and all were a success.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 19:38:59 +0000

These cookies are wonderful! You must try them if you like butterscotch.

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:58:41 +0000

In reply to Robin. Hi Robin! We'd recommend following our big soft oatmeal cookies recipe and adding butterscotch chips

By: Robin

Robin — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 04:34:05 +0000

These look delicious. What size cookie does this recipe make? I’m looking to make them on the bigger side – like the gourmet cookies I’ve seen. How would I adjust the time/temp if I increased to 3T per cookie? Or, would that turn out too big?

By: Emily @ Sugar Spun Run

Emily @ Sugar Spun Run — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 23:48:25 +0000

In reply to Brenda. Hi Brenda! We think that will work fine. Let us know how they turn out for you