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Best Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These classic American cookies have a soft chewy interior and raisin packed flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 27 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 124 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 230g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup 200g packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup 50g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon molasses
  • 1 and 1/2 cups 190g all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups 240g old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1 cup 140g raisins2

Instructions

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  1. Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and both sugars together on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. 
  2. Add eggs and mix on high until combined well. 
  3. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla and molasses and mix on high until combined.
  4. Set aside.
  5. In a separate bowl, toss the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together.
  6. Add to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. Beat in the oats, raisins, and walnuts (if using) on low speed.
  7. Dough will be very sticky and thick. 
  8. Chill the dough for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator - if freezing dough, go ahead and use my tips above for perfectly frozen cookie dough.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  10. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  11. Roll balls of dough (about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie) and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  12. Bake for 11-13 minutes until slightly browned on the sides.
  13. The centers will look very soft and undone. Remove from the oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  14. Cookies will continue to set on wire rack - for best results, let them cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 124kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 67mg (22%) Sodium 427mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 124kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 427mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.