Description

These thick, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies feature soft centers and crisp edges, made with a precise ratio of brown sugar to butter and a crucial dough chilling step for the perfect texture.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups (270g) Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 ½ cups (190g) All-Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 ½ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 cup (2 sticks / 226g) Unsalted Butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups (300g) Brown Sugar, packed
½ cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
2 large Eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1 ½ cups (150g) Raisins
½ cup (150g) Walnuts or Pecans, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing just until the flour disappears. Do not overmix.
Stir in the rolled oats and raisins (and nuts if using) using a wooden spoon or mixer on lowest setting until the dough is thick.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers still look soft and slightly underbaked.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for proper emulsification. Do not overbake; cookies continue to cook on the hot pan. Chilling the dough is essential for preventing excessive spreading and achieving a chewy texture. Store with a slice of bread to maintain softness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 16
Sodium: 120
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

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