Description
These Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are perfectly spiced with cinnamon and packed with oats, juicy raisins, and optional crunchy walnuts. With a tender, chewy texture and a sweet, buttery flavor, they make for an irresistible treat that’s perfect for snack time or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Add-ins
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Make the cookie dough base: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This incorporates air to help the cookies rise and become soft. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to ensure even distribution of the leavening agent and spices.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender. Then gently fold in the oats, raisins, and walnuts (if using) to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion the dough: Using about 2 tablespoons per cookie, scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft. This timing ensures a chewy texture.
- Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, avoiding sogginess.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the walnuts.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Adding a pinch of nutmeg can enhance the warm spice flavor if desired.
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best chewy texture; quick oats may result in a softer cookie.
