Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These classic Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are bursting with vanilla and cinnamon, full of plump raisins and hearty rolled oats, and are perfectly soft and chewy to eat!
Today I’m sharing these Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies as a continuation of my recent posts on classic cookies. I know not a lot of people are fans of raisins, so just substitute chocolate chips if you want to, but these cookies are full of vanilla and cinnamon for a super flavorful cookie!
The technique on these cookies keeps them soft and chewy. You melt the butter and bake the cookies at a slightly lower temperature to prevent a crisp, flat cookie.
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My favorite part about these cookies is the bursting flavors of vanilla and cinnamon! A whole Tablespoon of vanilla and a generous teaspoon of cinnamon really makes these cookies flavorful and delicious!
The old fashioned oats make these cookies really hearty and satisfying! I hope you get the chance to try these oatmeal cookies with raisins or chocolate chips. Just try them!
Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (170 g) butter, (12 Tbsp) melted
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour, (stir, spoon & level)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ¾ cups (140 g) old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 (160 g) heaping cup raisins
Instructions
- Melt butter and let it cool slightly, then place butter in a stand mixer, add both sugars and cream together until well blended. Add the cinnamon, vanilla, and eggs. Mix until light and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until just blended.
- Add the oats and raisins until just blended. Using a #30 cookie scoop (about 2 Tbsp of cookie dough), scoop dough balls onto a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet (no more than 12 per tray.)
- Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 13 to 15 minutes until edges are set (lightly browned) and the centers are still soft. Do not over-bake. Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
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Recipe lightly altered from The Girl Who Ate Everything
These were only ok. Baking soda – too much, left a bitter note and made them puffy not gooey.
Hubby is a real fan; he kept raving about these cookies: Noteworthy- he usually does not prefer oatmeal raisin cookies. He actually told me to take them away from him so he would not eat them all! What better endorsement than from one who usually doesn’t eat oatmeal cookies, could one ask for?
That is wonderful news Lucy! I’m so glad he’s been converted to these cookies. 😉
i have made thesE cookies at least four times they are relish!!! However I use cranberries instead of raisin and I add peanuts and chocolate cookies. Thanks
Sounds like some great add-ins!
Oh goodie! These oatmeal cookies look absolutely delish!
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These look soooo chewy and perfect! Nothing like a good classic!!
Indeed they are! Thanks Jess!
Believe it or not, I actually love oatmeal raisin cookies better than chocolate chip! Whaaaaa?! So yeah, I’m kinda drooling over here! These look so soft, chewy and perfectttttt. 🙂
WHAT?! Haha. I don’t know why people hate raisins. I love them, but I do love my chocolate too. 😉
Oatmeal raisin cookies are my all time favorites. I love how soft and chewy they are – they’re perfect! I can’t wait to make them:)
That’s awesome! I love oats and raisins too, do I absolutely loved these cookies!
Those look perfect! Nothing like a classic oatmeal cookie 🙂
Thanks June! They are pretty dang tasty!
I make these but I add walnuts or pecans chopped and coconut shreds. I also change out the raisins for cranberries.
Love your recipes!!
Diane
Those sound like great additions! Mmm-mm!
I am loving your classic cookie streak, Amber. There’s nothing quite like a chewy oatmeal cookie. Love these!
Haha, thanks Jen!