Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Soft, chewy, and full of flavor oatmeal raisin cookies. Perfectly spiced, packed with plump raisins, and made with wholesome oats for a cozy treat everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies
Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats – foundation for chewiness and nutty flavor
– 1 cup all-purpose flour – keeps structure light
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened – adds richness
– 1 cup brown sugar – keeps cookies moist and chewy
– 1/2 cup white sugar – helps cookies spread and crisp
– 2 large eggs – bind ingredients and add richness
– 1 cup raisins – soak 10 min in warm water or rum to prevent dryness
– 1 tsp cinnamon – adds cozy spice flavor
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg – enhances spice depth
– 1 tsp baking soda – ensures cookies spread properly
– 1/2 tsp salt – balances sweetness
– 2 tsp vanilla extract – rounds out flavors
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined.
6. Stir in oats and raisins.
7. Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets.
8. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
9. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, soak raisins in warm rum or water before mixing. Store cookies in an airtight container up to 1 week.
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