5.0 from 69 votes
Levain Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Loaded with plump, juicy raisins and warm spice, these Copycat Levain Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are oversized and perfect for sharing. They're a taste of New York without having to go into the city to visit Levain Bakery for the original version and are soft and chewy - just right with a glass of ice-cold milk!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 9 big cookies
Calories: 731 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) salted butter cold
- 1 1/4 cups (250g) light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract optional
- 2 3/4 cups (388g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (40g) cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cup (120g) old-fashioned or rolled oats (not instant or quick oats)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 3/4 cup raisins
- 1 cup roughly chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut the cold butter into cubes, then add to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add both sugars and beat well for 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs and vanilla, then beat again, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
- Add flour, cornstarch, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until combined then stir in raisins and walnuts.
- Divide the dough into 6-ounce mounds (about 9 nine cookies) and space them apart on the baking sheet so they have room to spread when baked.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until the cookie is barely set and slightly browned on top. Cool for at least 15 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
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Notes
- These cookies are massive. You could easily make 12 more moderately (but still large) sized cookies. But the Levain Bakery makes their cookies on the huge side, so that's what I was going for.
- Levain doesn't include vanilla or walnuts in their oatmeal raisin cookies, but I love both. You can leave them out if you prefer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cookie
Calories
731kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
107g
(36%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
465mg
(19%)
Potassium
444mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
693IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9big cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 731
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 731kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 107g | 36% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 465mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 444mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 693IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.