Description
These Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, packed with oats, cinnamon, and raisins. With a soft, chewy interior and slightly crispy edges, these homemade cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep, these oatmeal cookies stay fresh for days and can be made ahead for any occasion. Ideal for snacks, desserts, or gatherings, this oatmeal raisin cookie recipe is a must-try!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (229 g) unsalted butter, cold
- 1½ cups (330 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (95 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups (120 g) rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon (7 g) ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups (approximately 10 oz) raisins
Instructions
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
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Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine cold, cubed butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
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Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Fold in raisins with a spatula.
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Portion the Dough: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden. The centers may be slightly underdone for a soft, chewy texture.
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Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For softer cookies, avoid overbaking. Let them rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes after baking to maintain softness.
- You can replace raisins with dried cranberries, cherries, or chopped dried apricots.
- Chilling the dough for 15-30 minutes before baking helps prevent excessive spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
