Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Deliciously chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with warm spices and a hint of sweetness, perfect for snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed tightly for best results.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs At room temperature.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
Combining Ingredients
- Stir in rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, spacing them adequately.
Baking
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Notes
Enjoy warm with milk or coffee; can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Freeze for longer storage!