Description
Learn how to bake the perfect soft oatmeal raisin cookies — chewy in the center, lightly crisp on the edges, and bursting with plump raisins and warm spices. This foolproof recipe delivers bakery-quality cookies every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (259g)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed (200g)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg (heaping)
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 3 large eggs (2 whole + 1 yolk, whisked)
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (213g)
- 1 ½ cups raisins, rehydrated (210g)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Position rack in middle and preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment or Silpat.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the dry mixture, add oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir gently until nearly combined (some flour streaks should remain).
- Fold In Oats and Raisins: Gently fold in oats and rehydrated raisins until evenly distributed. Dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate 30–45 minutes. This helps flavor development and prevents over-spreading.
- Portion Cookies: Scoop about 2 tbsp (50g) dough per cookie. Roll into balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake: Bake 13–16 minutes until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone. Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes on the pan.
- Cool Completely: Transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool fully for chewy perfection.
- Serve & Enjoy: Enjoy warm or at room temperature with milk, coffee, or ice cream.
Notes
For best texture, chill dough before baking and use old-fashioned oats (not instant). Rehydrate raisins in warm water 10–15 minutes for plump, juicy texture. Store in airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (50g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9.2g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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