Here’s a classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe—soft, chewy, and full of cozy flavor 🍪
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients (makes about 24 cookies)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter & sugars
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Stir in oats and raisins.
- Bake
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets (about 1½ tbsp per cookie).
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool & serve
- Let cookies cool on the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tips & Variations
- Extra chewy: Slightly underbake and let set on the pan.
- Plump raisins: Soak raisins in warm water 10 minutes, then drain before adding.
- Add-ins: Chopped walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips.
- Healthier swap: Replace half the flour with whole wheat flour.
If you want, I can also share a soft bakery-style version, a crisp oatmeal cookie, or a no-chill quick recipe.
