Description
Enjoy these soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies featuring a perfect balance of warm cinnamon, sweet raisins, and hearty oats. With a tender crumb and a hint of vanilla, these classic cookies are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (229 g) unsalted butter, cold
- 1½ cups (330 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (95 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups (120 g) rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon (7 g) ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Add-ins
- 2 cups (approximately 10 oz) raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine cold, cubed butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Fold in raisins with a spatula.
- Portion the Dough: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden. The centers may be slightly underdone for a soft, chewy texture.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using cold butter helps achieve a tender, chewy texture.
- Do not overmix once dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies.
- For extra flavor, soak raisins in warm water or rum for 10 minutes before folding them in.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
