Chewy Raisin Oatmeal Cookies 🍪🌾
Soft, spiced, and packed with plump raisins—these cookies are a cozy classic!
Prep Time: 15 mins | Bake Time: 10-12 mins | Total Time: 25 mins
Makes: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (120g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (120g) raisins (soaked in warm water for 10 mins, then drained)
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 2 tbsp flaxseeds or chia seeds
Instructions
- Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Soak raisins in warm water (to plump them up), then drain and pat dry.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Wet Ingredients:
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (~2 mins).
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Combine & Fold:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fold in raisins (and nuts/seeds if using).
- Bake:
- Drop 1.5-tbsp scoops of dough onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 mins until edges are golden but centers look slightly underdone.
- Cool on sheets for 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tips for Perfect Cookies 🌟
- Chewy Secret: Don’t overbake! Centers should be soft when hot (they firm up as they cool).
- Extra Flavor: Add 1 tbsp molasses to the wet ingredients for depth.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days (or freeze dough balls for fresh-baked cookies anytime).
Why You’ll Love Them:
✅ Soft, hearty, and just sweet enough
✅ Raisins add natural sweetness (swap for dried cranberries for a twist!)
✅ Whole oats make them feel wholesome (almost like breakfast… right?).
Pair with milk, coffee, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream! ☕🍦
Want a gluten-free or sugar-free version? Just ask! 😊
