Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
Soft, chewy, and warmly spiced, these oatmeal raisin cookies are a cozy homemade classic—perfect for snacks, holidays, or anytime comfort.
Equipment
- 2 Mixing bowls One for wet, one for dry ingredients
- 1 Hand or stand mixer For creaming butter and sugars
- 1 Wooden spoon To fold in oats and raisins
- 1 set Measuring cups For flour, oats, sugars, etc.
- 1 set Measuring spoons For baking soda, cinnamon, salt, etc.
- 2 Baking sheets Recommended for baking in batches
- 2 sheets Parchment paper To line baking sheets
- 1 Cooling rack For even cooling
- 1 (optional) Cookie scoop For uniform cookie sizes
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional,adds depth
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1½ cups raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets.
- Soak raisins in hot water, then drain and dry.
- Cream butter and both sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and mix gently.
- Stir in oats, raisins, and nuts.
- Scoop dough onto sheets, flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on sheet, then move to wire rack.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 40gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2.5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 180IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.9mg
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