Description
Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a beloved classic, combining the hearty texture of rolled oats with the sweetness of plump raisins. These cookies evoke nostalgia and warmth, making them perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat anytime. With their golden-brown edges and chewy centers, each bite is an invitation to indulge in happiness and comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins (soaked if dry)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Stir in the rolled oats and raisins gently until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center. Allow cooling on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg