Description
Warm, chewy, and bursting with sweet raisins, these oatmeal raisin cookies are a nostalgic treat. The perfect balance of cinnamon and brown sugar makes every bite irresistibly comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients, ensuring quality oats and raisins.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for optimal baking.
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in oats and raisins evenly into the dough.
- Let the dough rest for about 10 minutes to improve texture.
- Drop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with a spoon for even baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Adjust baking time for preferred cookie softness.
- Substitute chocolate chips for raisins if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies