Description

Thick, soft, and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies made with just five core ingredients. Toasted oats and chilled dough ensure a bakery-style texture that stays moist for days.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups (300g) dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups (240g) old-fashioned rolled oats
1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup (140g) raisins, soaked in hot water and drained

Instructions

Prep the raisins and oats: Soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Toast oats in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until nutty and golden. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Cream the butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar with a hand mixer on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until just combined.
Combine dry ingredients: Stir flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon into the bowl with the toasted oats.
Fold everything together: Gradually add the dry oat mixture to the wet butter mixture. Fold gently with a wooden spoon. Add drained raisins and fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
Chill the dough: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
Scoop and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough balls (approx. 1.5 tablespoons) onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden but centers look soft.
Cool and enjoy: Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Toast the oats for deeper flavor. Soak raisins to keep them plump. Chill dough to prevent spreading. Do not overbake; cookies firm up as they cool. Store with a slice of bread to maintain softness.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 18
Sodium: 120
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3

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