Cindy McCain's Oatmeal-butterscotch Cookies

What is not to love with Cinnamon, Butterscotch and Oatmeal all in one. I came across this recipe in Family Circle Nov. 2008, (hence the political ties) but despite your political affiliation these cookies are a winner and a nice alternative! This one is for Bob who snuck two yesterday night...

3/4 cup (1.5 sticks) unsalted butter or margarine, softened [I like unsalted butter better for the consistency, but margarine is cheaper....trade offs]

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (I love it and add a titch more)

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 cups rolled oats (I use old fashioned kind since I have more of that around)

1 2/3 cups butterscotch chips (nearly the whole bag)

1) Heat oven to 375 degrees

2) In a large bowl, beat the butter or margarine, granulated sugar and brown sugar together. Add the eggs and vanilla, beating well. [I use my Bosch mixer with cookie paddles!!]

3) In a medium size bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture; stir until blended. Stir in oats and butterscotch chips.

Drop by Tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto Ungreased cookie sheets.

4) Bake at 375 for 10 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Yields 25 medium sized cookies, and 5 dozen smaller cookies depending on dough drops.

~Heather Cowan