Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
These oatmeal raisin cookies are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy with a hint of cinnamon. Packed with oats and plump raisins, they are a classic favorite that is sure to please everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in oats and raisins.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes and drain before adding for extra plumpness.
- Add chopped walnuts or chocolate chips for a fun twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
