Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Cookies (Printer View)

Classic chewy cookies with oats, cinnamon, and plump raisins deliver warmth and sweetness in every bite.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 cup raisins

# Method steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until pale and creamy.
04 - Blend in eggs one at a time, followed by pure vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition.
05 - Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
06 - Stir in raisins with a spatula to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
09 - Transfer baking sheets to wire racks and allow cookies to cool completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Classic pantry-friendly ingredients
  • One bowl comes together fast
  • Chewy inside and golden edges
  • Loaded with juicy raisins and cozy cinnamon
02 -
  • Chewy texture from oats and brown sugar
  • Cinnamon boosts comfort factor
  • Recipe doubles and freezes well
03 -
  • Always let your butter soften at room temperature for smoothest mixing
  • Do not skip chilling the dough as it really helps flavor and texture
  • Weighing your ingredients with a kitchen scale leads to more consistent results every time

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