Absolute Best Most Excellent Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Prepare to fall in love with the *Absolute Best Most Excellent Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies*! These cookies are everything an oatmeal raisin cookie should be—chewy, soft, and bursting with warm, comforting flavors. Made with a perfect balance of rich brown sugar, hearty old-fashioned oats, plump raisins, and a hint of cinnamon spice, they’re irresistibly delicious. Optional add-ins, like chopped walnuts or pecans, elevate their texture for an extra-special treat. Ready in under 30 minutes, these oatmeal raisin cookies are easy to make with simple pantry staples, delivering bakery-quality results right in your kitchen. Whether served with a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of tea, these cookies are the ultimate homemade snack for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup optional: chopped walnuts or pecans
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 3
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the vanilla extract and continue to mix until combined.
Step 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 6
Stir in the rolled oats, raisins, and nuts (if using) by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 7
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to form dough balls, about 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie, and place them on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Bake each batch in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the center still looks slightly underdone. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
Step 9
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Enjoy these soft, flavorful oatmeal raisin cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 930.9 grams (930.9g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3662 |
| Total Fat 148.30g | 190% |
| Saturated Fat 62.40g | 312% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g | |
| Cholesterol 620mg | 207% |
| Sodium 2697mg | 117% |
| Total Carbohydrate 573.60g | 209% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.50g | 63% |
| Total Sugars 400.80g | |
| Protein 47.00g | 94% |
| Vitamin D 80IU | 400% |
| Calcium 436mg | 34% |
| Iron 16mg | 91% |
| Potassium 2077mg | 44% |
Source of Calories