¾cupunsalted butter, softened (1 ½ sticks)(170 grams)
¾cupgranulated sugar(150 grams)
¾cuppacked brown sugar(150 grams)
2largeeggs(100 grams)
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1 ¼cupsall-purpose flour(165-170 grams)
1teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonground cinnamon
½teaspoonsalt plus an extra pinch
3cupsrolled oats, old fashioned or instant
1 ⅔cupsbutterscotch chips
½cuppecans, toasted and chopped (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Have ready two ungreased baking sheets.
In a large bowl beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar together. Add the eggs and vanilla, beating well.
In a medium-size bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture and stir by hand until blended. Stir in oats and butterscotch chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.