Description
These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are chewy, soft, and packed with wholesome oats, sweet raisins, and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect 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 unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup packed 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 and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Stir in Mix-Ins: Stir in the oats, raisins, and walnuts if using.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting as they cool.
- Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before adding for extra plumpness.
- Try substituting chocolate chips or dried cranberries for a flavor variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
