Description
These classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a delightful treat with chewy oats, sweet raisins, and warm cinnamon flavors. Perfect for any occasion, these homemade cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in oats and raisins: Stir in the oats and raisins.
- Bake: Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before adding for extra plumpness.
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
- These cookies freeze well once baked or as unbaked dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
