How to Make Chinese Five-Spice Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the warm and comforting flavors of oatmeal raisin cookies, and this recipe takes that classic treat to a whole new level. By adding Chinese five-spice powder, these cookies take on a unique and delicious twist that will have everyone reaching for seconds. The combination of sweet raisins, hearty oats, and aromatic five-spice creates a cookie that is both familiar and exotic, making it the perfect addition to any baking repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup flaked coconut
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen cookies

  • Soak raisins in a bowl of warm water until plump, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat raisins dry with a towel.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat butter and both sugars with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat the first egg into the butter until completely blended; beat vanilla extract in with the second egg.
  • Combine oats, flour, walnuts, coconut, five-spice powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Stir egg mixture into oat mixture until well mixed. Fold in raisins and mix until just incorporated.
  • Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    129 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 69mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 67mg