Description
These classic oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, raisins, and nuts. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of day!
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) 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 one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Stir in the oats, raisins, and walnuts if using.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown. Cool on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Soaking the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before adding them helps keep them plump and soft.
- You can substitute chocolate chips or dried cranberries for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
