Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)

Chewy golden cookies with oats, raisins, and warm spices. Ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

11 - 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
12 - 1 1/4 cups raisins

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl until well blended.
03 - Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing just until flour disappears. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently stir in rolled oats and raisins using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between cookies.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers appear slightly underdone.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They stay chewy for days instead of turning into hockey pucks
  • The raisins get plump and tender throughout each cookie
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly is the secret to chewy cookies that last for days
  • Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in texture
03 -
  • Old-fashioned oats give much better texture than quick oats
  • Packed brown sugar means pressing it firmly into the measuring cup
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