Description
Classic oatmeal raisin cookies featuring a perfect balance of chewy oats, sweet raisins, and warm cinnamon, baked to golden perfection for a comforting homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a mixer until light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure proper mixing, then stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor depth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Oats and Raisins: Stir in the rolled oats and raisins until they are evenly incorporated throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the cookie edges turn golden brown, then cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them by removing from the oven at 10 minutes.
- You can substitute raisins with dried cranberries or chocolate chips if preferred.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature to achieve the proper creaming texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
