Chewy Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

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

1. 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.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a bowl, whisk flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Cream Wet Ingredients:
   • Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (~2 mins).
   • Add egg and vanilla, mixing until combined.
4. Combine & Fold:
   • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until incorporated.
   • Fold in raisins (and nuts/seeds if using).
5. 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! 😊