Description
Delicious and classic homemade oatmeal raisin cookies featuring a perfect blend of soft oats, sweet raisins, and warm cinnamon spice, baked to golden perfection for a chewy and comforting treat.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them to prevent the cookies from sticking during baking.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This process should take about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer or whisk.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to add depth of flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Oats and Raisins: Stir in the rolled oats and raisins evenly throughout the dough, ensuring every bite has a perfect balance of chewy oats and sweet raisins.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each cookie slightly with the back of the spoon to promote even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. The centers might look slightly undercooked but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents breaking.
Notes
- For softer cookies, reduce the baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Feel free to substitute raisins with chocolate chips or dried cranberries for variation.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container will keep them fresh for up to one week.
- For added texture, consider tossing the oats in a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking in the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
