Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
24 cookies
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods, Others
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Cuisine
American
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Description
These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies blend a mixture of all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt with melted butter and sugars to create a rich dough. Vanilla extract and eggs add flavor and structure, while old-fashioned oats provide chewiness. Raisins contribute sweetness and texture, complemented by optional walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
The dough is dropped by quarter-cup scoops onto parchment-lined baking sheets and baked at 325°F to develop edges that brown while keeping centers slightly soft. Using parchment paper is recommended to prevent sticking and promote even baking. Properly measuring flour by spooning into the cup without packing helps maintain a light cookie texture.
The resulting cookies are chewy, flavorful, and can be made smaller for shorter baking times if desired.
Use parchment paper on baking sheets to improve cookie texture and prevent sticking.Measure flour by spooning it into the cup without packing to avoid dense cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup butter melted (1½ sticks, unsalted
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 raisins heaping cup
- ½ cup walnuts optional, chopped, or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Your cookies turn out so much better with parchment paper. Believe me! Buy some!
- Melt butter and let cool slightly.
- Mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. (See Note on the proper way to measure flour)
- In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended. Beat in the cinnamon, vanilla, egg, and egg yolk for 2-3 minutes until light and creamy. Mix in the flour mixture until just blended. Add the oats, nuts, and raisins. Mix until just blended.
- Place 1/4 cup balls of dough onto parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 14-16 minutes. Do not overbake. You can also do smaller cookies just bake for less time. Remember I'm at sea level so if you aren't you may need longer. The edges should look brown and the centers still slightly soft. Let the cookies rest on the cookie sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Use parchment paper on cookie sheets for better baking results.
- Spoon flour into measuring cups without packing to maintain cookie texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1grams |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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