Description
These classic soft oatmeal raisin cookies are wonderfully chewy, perfectly spiced with cinnamon, and packed with plump, sweet raisins. An easy recipe for a comforting, wholesome treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5g) ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) salt
- 3 cups (240g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (150g) raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in oats and raisins until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Tips for Success: Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth dough. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender. Don’t overbake; pull cookies when edges are golden for maximum softness.
- Variations: Add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries. For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 GF flour blend.
- Storage: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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