Irresistible Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground nutmeg. Stir them together to blend evenly.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream 1/2 cup of unsalted butter with 1/2 cup of light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients:
Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar. Mix until well combined.

5. Combine All Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough forms. Be careful not to overmix. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of raisins.

6. Form Cookies:
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

7. Bake:
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden and the centers are set.

8. Cool and Serve:
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Total Time

PT27M
27 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Dessert, Homemade Cookies, Easy Baking, Kid-Friendly Dessert, Fall Baking, Cookies from Scratch, Comfort Food Dessert, Simple Cookie Recipe, Classic Oatmeal Cookies

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

The entire batch contains approximately 1,600 calories

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