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Butterscotch No-Bake Cookies

Butterscotch no-bake cookies made with sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, butter, oats and pecans or walnuts. About 20 minutes of work, then let them set.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chilling time2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time3 hours
Course: Snack
Keyword: Cookies
Servings: 36 cookies

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, melt butter with sweetened condensed milk over medium-low heat until smooth.
  • In a bowl, mix together oats, brown sugar, nuts if using.
  • Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients until no dry bits remain.
  • Scoop dough by tablespoons onto a baking sheet. Chill 30 minutes until firm.
  • Roll dough into balls, then flatten slightly to shape cookies.
  • Store finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Enjoy!