Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Deliciously chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with a perfect combination of oats, sweet raisins, and a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing.
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed brown sugar works best.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Ensure it's fresh for the best rise.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For flavor.
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins For a sweeter and chewy texture.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Mix well.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly combined.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between cookies.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
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Notes
For chewier cookies, do not overbake. For added flavor, experiment with nuts or coconut. Store in an airtight container.