Description
These Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the perfect blend of sweetness and warmth, featuring a tender texture from oats and plump raisins. With cinnamon-spiced dough and a soft, chewy bite, they make a comforting treat ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Add-ins
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups raisins (soaked & drained)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well combined, typically about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet butter and sugar mixture, mixing on low speed to avoid flour flying out and until just combined.
- Fold in Oats and Raisins: Using a spatula, gently fold in the old-fashioned oats and soaked, drained raisins, ensuring even distribution without overmixing the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet in portions, then transfer the sheet to the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes; chilling helps develop shape and texture.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges turn a lovely golden brown. Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Soaking the raisins before baking keeps them plump and moist in the cookies.
- Chilling the dough is essential for the chewy texture and to prevent spreading.
- Use old-fashioned oats for the best texture; quick oats will make them too soft.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a nutty twist, consider adding 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Make sure butter is just softened, not melted, for proper creaming.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: oatmeal cookies, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies, soft cookies, homemade cookies, cinnamon cookies, easy cookie recipe, classic cookie recipe
