Description
These Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a classic treat that combines wholesome oats, plump raisins, and a touch of cinnamon for a delightful treat any time of day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in oats, raisins, and walnuts: Mix in oats, raisins, and walnuts if using.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For plump raisins, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before adding to the dough.
- You can use chocolate chips as a substitute for raisins for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
