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Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These warm, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies bring comfort with their hearty oats, sweet raisins, and a hint of cinnamon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed Use light or dark brown sugar based on preference.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins Use plump raisins for the best flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  2. Grab a glass of milk, and indulge!

Notes

For the chewiest texture, avoid overmixing the batter after adding dry ingredients. You can also use quick oats for a finer texture or add chopped nuts for extra crunch. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze them for up to three months.