Description
Soft, chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies bursting with the perfect balance of sweet raisins and warm cinnamon spice. Made with simple wholesome ingredients like rolled oats, brown sugar, and butter, these nostalgic cookies are easy to prepare and perfect for snacks or desserts.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup raisins
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening and spices evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a hand or stand mixer, cream the softened butter with the brown sugar until light and fluffy, helping to achieve a tender texture in the cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until smooth and well combined, binding everything together and adding flavor depth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing and to keep the cookies tender.
- Stir in Raisins: Gently fold in the raisins, distributing them evenly without breaking the dough’s texture.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet spaced about two inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers look soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set properly without breaking apart.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture rather than instant oats.
- Do not overbake; remove cookies when edges are golden and centers look slightly underdone to retain chewiness.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and optimal texture.
- Measure flour properly by spooning into the cup and leveling off to avoid dry cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg