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This is the BEST Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe. They are a classic oatmeal cookie recipe with the perfect amount of raisins. It’s a soft and chewy oatmeal cookie recipe that you’re going to love.
Why you’ll LOVE this recipe
There are so many amazing things about this oatmeal cookie recipe with raisins. They have an amazing soft and chewy texture with the best cinnamon and brown sugar flavor. My soft and chewy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe is a beloved favorite so you know this one is going to be epic too!
Oatmeal raisin cookies often have people turning the other way, but this recipe will prove you wrong.
Ingredients Needed
- Butter: I always use unsalted butter. Be sure to make sure it’s softened.
- Sugar: These are full of brown sugar keeping them super soft! You can use regular or dark brown sugar. No granulated sugar needed in this recipe!
- Cinnamon: To me, no oatmeal cookie is complete without some cinnamon
- Quick Cooking Oats: I prefer the chew of a quick oat (instant oats) to the old-fashioned ones. Did you know you can make quick cook oats?
- Raisins: since these are Oatmeal Raisin, you need the raisins! Or substitute dried cranberries!
How to Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
1. Whisk dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
2. Mix in eggs and vanilla and beat until the mixture is smooth.
3. Add dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix.
4. Mix in oats and raisins. Scoop onto cookie sheets and chill dough at least one hour, then bake until they’re no longer glossy on top.
Expert Tips
- If you’ve decided that raisins aren’t for you, that’s okay. You can either leave them out entirely, or replace them with chocolate chips!
- This dough needs to be chilled. It is a step that cannot be skipped, so plan ahead!
- I use quick oats because they are lighter and chewier. If you have old-fashioned oats (rolled oats) on hand, or just really want to use them – go ahead. Just note that they will be a lot bulkier. Or process them in a blender or food processor (just pulse a few times) to break them down before adding to the cookie dough.
FAQs
You can store these cookies in room temperature or the freezer! Just make sure wherever they are, they are in an airtight container to keep them fresh!
You can! Store them in an airtight bag or container in the freezer for up to three months.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups (186g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter , softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ¼ cups (277g) quick cooking oats
- 1 ½ cups raisins
Instructions
- Note: this dough needs to be chilled. Plan ahead!
- In a medium bowl, whisk cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and flour. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. (You can also use a large bowl and a hand mixer.) Cream until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Mix in eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until smooth, being careful not to over mix. Add oats and mix, then stir in raisins.
- Scoop 2 tablespoon sized balls of dough and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat and place the cookie dough balls 2” apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the bottom is slightly golden. Cool on cookie sheets for 10 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 2 months.
Recipe Notes
- Note: this dough needs to be chilled. Plan ahead! Don’t skip that step.
- Store cookies in an airtight container. You can also freeze them.
- You know cookies are done baking when they’re just no longer glossy on top.
- You can substitute craisins for the raisins!
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Last Updated on May 1, 2024
Delicious cookie recipe…chewy on the outside and soft on the inside!!! I have made it many times since my family had their first bites. Thank you for sharing your baking tips.
Can you freeze the dough and bake later?
Yes!
Cookies are delish! Although they spread a little too much. I had them in the cold drawer of my refrigerator for 90 minutes (I did forget to cover them with plastic wrap.).
What can I do to make a thicker cookie? Thank you! I love your website!
Robin
You can try adding a touch more oats or less baking soda, but I don’t usually have a spreading problem with this recipe.
I can’t wait to try this recipe… I have been binge baking for all the neighbors. They all love snowballs. I add different (insides) every time.
your website is awesome.
Question??? when to use a mixer or my kitchen aide for cookies.
Does it make a difference?
It doesn’t make a difference, that I’ve seen, except in time. For a most recipes either one is about the same timing, but for things like snowballs, it takes a lot longer with a hand mixer. If there is melted butter instead of softened, I often just stir instead of using a mixer at all. I try to note in recipes when there is a difference in time from the mixer used.
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