How to Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the warm, comforting flavor of a homemade oatmeal raisin cookie. These classic treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you're looking for a delicious snack to enjoy with a cup of tea or a sweet treat to bring to a gathering with friends and family. With the perfect balance of chewy oats, plump raisins, and cozy spices, oatmeal raisin cookies are a beloved favorite for many, and for good reason.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ¾ cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen cookies

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.
  • Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually beat into the butter mixture. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through. Remove from the oven and let sit on the cookie sheets for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    92 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 75mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 52mg