Servings: 20
Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
The best homemade chewy oatmeal raisin cookies made with simple ingredients. Tips on why oatmeal raisin cookies spread.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats — not steel cut or instant oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup regular sugar
Instructions
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Bring all ingredients to room temperature.
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Line two baking sheets  with parchment paper or Silpat and set aside.
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Soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain. (optional)
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Beat together butter, brown and white sugar in a bowl for 2 minutes.
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Add vanilla and egg and beat to combine.
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In a bowl sift together flour, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.
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Add dry ingredients to the butter and beat to combine. Stir in the oats, then raisins.
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Chill the batter for 15-30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
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Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out dough and roll into balls.
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Place on the baking sheet and bake for 11-12 minutes, until the edges are golden.
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Let the cookies cool down for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a cooling rack.
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Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for 5 days.
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
chewy oatmeal raisin cookies