Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Soft and chewy on the inside, crispy on the outside, these oatmeal raisin cookies are the ultimate comfort treat.

Packed with sweet and spicy flavors, these classic cookies are made with love and are sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ready Time

45 mins

Yields

7 servings

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup white granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Set it aside for now.

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.

Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Stir in the oats and raisins until they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are best served fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. If you want a crisper cookie, bake for 12-14 minutes.

For a chewier cookie, bake for 8-10 minutes.

You can also customize these cookies by adding in nuts, chocolate chips, or other mix-ins of your choice. Because of the oats, these cookies will be slightly denser than other cookies.

Make sure to use room temperature butter for the best results.

These cookies are quite large, so you can easily halve the dough balls if you prefer a smaller cookie.