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Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies studded with sweet raisins and warm spices. These classic cookies are perfect for beginners and deliver that nostalgic, homemade taste everyone loves.

Total Time 27 min
Servings 24
Difficulty Easy

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1.5 cups raisins

Before you start

Equipment You'll Need

  • Two baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tablespoon or cookie scoop
  • Wire cooling rack

Safety Tips & Important Notes

Follow these for best results and safety.

  1. Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and better texture.
  2. Do not overbake these cookies; they will continue to cook on the hot baking sheet after removing from the oven.
  3. For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
  4. You can soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before adding to make them plumper and more tender.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.

  6. Stir in the oats until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

  7. Fold in the raisins until they are evenly dispersed.

  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly underdone.

  10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

These cookies freeze well for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.

For variety, try substituting dried cranberries or chopped dates for half the raisins.

Cookie dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days before baking.

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