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Classic Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

A stack of three freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies resting on a small white plate.
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This recipe delivers the best oatmeal raisin cookies with a perfectly chewy texture, using simple ingredients for a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon 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 rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. 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 medium 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. For thicker cookies, slightly chill the dough for 15 minutes before scooping.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use brown butter instead of softened butter. Cool the browned butter slightly before creaming with the sugars.
  • 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.
  • To prevent spreading, make sure your butter is softened but not melted, and consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes.

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