Description
Chewy, golden-brown oatmeal raisin cookies filled with hearty oats, plump raisins, and a touch of cinnamon. A classic treat that’s both comforting and timeless.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture. Stir in oats and raisins.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place dough onto the baking sheet using a cookie scoop, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Assemble the Dish: Flatten slightly with the back of the scoop or your palm for even baking.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly soft.
- Finishing Touches: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy warm with a glass of milk or pack them for later snacking.
Notes
- Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes to keep them plump.
- Chill dough for at least 20 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Store with a slice of bread in the container to maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg