Cindy McCain's Oatmeal-Butterscotch Cookies

• 3/4  cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter or margarine, softened
• 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
• 1/2  teaspoon salt
• 3  cups rolled oats
• 1-2/3  cups butterscotch chips

1. Heat oven to 375F.

2. In a large bowl beat the butter or margarine, granulated sugar and brown sugar together. Add the eggs and vanilla, beating well.

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°F for 10 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.