Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Printable)

Golden-brown, chewy delights filled with oats, raisins, and warm spices for a comforting treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
06 - Fold in the oats and raisins evenly using a spatula.
07 - Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They stay soft and chewy for days, getting even better as they sit—if they last that long.
  • No fancy ingredients or techniques; just honest baking that actually works the first time.
  • The raisins plump up while baking, and the oats keep everything hearty enough to feel like a real treat, not a guilty one.
02 -
  • Do not overbake these—that's the most common mistake. They should look slightly underbaked when you pull them out; they'll set as they cool and stay chewy instead of turning hard.
  • Softened butter is non-negotiable. If it's still cold, your dough will be lumpy and your cookies will spread unevenly.
03 -
  • The moment you pull them from the oven is when they taste the best—still warm, edges crispy, center chewy. Plan to eat at least one then.
  • If you accidentally overbake them and they turn hard, break them into pieces and layer them with yogurt and a drizzle of honey for an accidental parfait that's actually delicious.
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