Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Printable format)

Golden-brown chewy cookies featuring oats, raisins, and warm cinnamon spices for a comforting snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly mixed.
03 - Using an electric mixer or wooden spoon, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually blend the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
06 - Gently fold the rolled oats and raisins into the dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They stay chewy for days, which means you can actually enjoy them without rushing through the batch.
  • The smell while they're baking fills your entire house with cinnamon and vanilla in the best possible way.
  • Easy enough that even a kitchen disaster like me can pull off something genuinely delicious.
02 -
  • That underbaked look in the center is exactly what you want—cookies continue cooking on the pan from residual heat, and pulling them out slightly early keeps them chewy instead of hard.
  • Raisins plump up beautifully if you soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using—it's a small step that makes them taste fresher and sweeter.
03 -
  • Soak your raisins in warm water or even rum for 10 minutes before adding them—they'll taste more vibrant and less like little hard pellets.
  • If you can only find instant oats instead of old-fashioned, use slightly less liquid overall and expect a denser, more cake-like cookie.
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