Description
Indulge in these soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies that are sure to become a household favorite. Packed with oats, raisins, and a hint of cinnamon, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Stir in oats and raisins: Fold in the oats, raisins, and nuts if using.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra plump raisins, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain before adding.
- Swap raisins with dried cranberries or chocolate chips for variety.
- Cookies stay soft for days if stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
