Classic Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

3. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

5. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating on low speed until just combined.

6. Incorporate Oats and Raisins:
- Using a spatula, fold in the old-fashioned oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

7. Shape Cookies:
- Use a tablespoon to scoop rounded spoonfuls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

8. Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers remain soft.

9. Cool:
- Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Total Time

PT32M
32 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Easy Desserts, Homemade Cookies, Sweet Treats, Baking Recipes, Dessert Ideas, Oven-Baked, Classic Cookies, Comfort Food

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 2,320 calories

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