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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: Easy Homemade Recipe

A stack of four golden brown, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies resting on a white plate near a sunny window.
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Make classic, soft, and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies using this easy homemade recipe. These cookies feature warm cinnamon spice and are perfect for snacks or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and raisins by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown. For a chewier center, slightly underbake.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewiness, use slightly more brown sugar than white sugar in the recipe.
  • If your raisins seem dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat them dry before adding them to the dough.
  • These cookies are excellent for lunchboxes and stay soft for several days when stored in an airtight container.

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