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The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These soft, chewy oatmeal cookies with plump raisins are the best oatmeal cookie recipe on the planet!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (softened, cut into cubes)
  • 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, we usually omit it)
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups raisins (soft and plump)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 365 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and sugar for 4 minutes or until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl halfway through to ensure even mixing.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla and mix for 1 minute longer.
  3. Stir in flour, rolled oats, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Add cinnamon (if using). Fold in raisins.
  4. Drop onto a light-colored baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges start to turn a light golden color. Don't overbake. The cookies will continue to bake once you remove them from the oven. I prefer to under-bake rather than over-bake.
  5. Let cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes.