Description
These oatmeal raisin cookies deliver comfort in every bite, striking the perfect balance between chewy and crispy. They are simple to make, healthier than most cookie recipes, and fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
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1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
1 cup Brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup Granulated sugar
2 Large eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking soda
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamo
1/2 teaspoon Salt
3 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups Raisins
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
- Step 2: Cream the softened butter with both sugars in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes
- Step 3: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract
- Step 4: Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl and whisk together
- Step 5: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until just combined
- Step 6: Fold in the oats and raisins using a wooden spoon or spatula until evenly distributed
- Step 7: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart
- Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden brow
- Step 9: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack
Notes
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and store with a slice of bread to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg