Description
These Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a classic treat that is sure to please your taste buds. With a perfect balance of sweetness and chewiness, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the 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 and vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Incorporate oats and raisins: Stir in the oats and raisins until evenly distributed.
- Bake the cookies: Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the centers.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For plumper raisins, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain before adding to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft.
- Add chopped walnuts for extra crunch if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
