Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: The Ultimate Chewy, Spiced Delight
These chewy oatmeal cookies are packed with cinnamon, vanilla, and plump raisins, offering a comforting and flavorful treat. Perfect for baking with loved ones or enjoying with tea, each cookie delivers a soft and spiced bite you'll want more of.
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This usually takes 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Crack in the two large eggs and pour the vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening and spices.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing at low speed or gently folding with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing, which can make cookies tough.
- Stir in oats and raisins: Fold in the old-fashioned oats and the raisins, making sure they are evenly dispersed throughout the dough.
- Scoop dough: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches between cookies to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Transfer to烤箱 and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. The center should remain slightly underdone as cookies will set during cooling.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheets and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, you can use quick oats and a pinch of cardamom.
If raisins are too dry, soak them in warm water for 5-10 minutes and pat dry before using.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
If raisins are too dry, soak them in warm water for 5-10 minutes and pat dry before using.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.