Description

These chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, fudgy, and spiced with warm cinnamon. Made with simple pantry ingredients and a specific technique involving brown sugar and dough chilling, they offer a nostalgic, bakery-quality texture.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 ½ cups (300g) packed light brown sugar
½ cup (100g) granulated white sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
3 cups (270g) old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups (225g) raisins
Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or dried cranberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add vanilla and mix until combined.
Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture. Mix just until the flour disappears; do not overmix.
Switch to a silicone spatula and fold in the rolled oats and raisins until incorporated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours) to chill.
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden, but centers still look soft.
Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, do not skip the chilling step as it prevents spreading and enhances chewiness. Underbake slightly to keep centers soft. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness. Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 16
Sodium: 150
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3

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