Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies : The ultimate comfort cookie—thick, chewy, and loaded with plump raisins and warm cinnamon spice. These taste just like grandma used to make!
Why You’ll Love These
✅ Perfect texture – Crispy edges, soft centers.
🌾 Hearty oats – Fiber-rich and satisfying.
🍯 Caramelized depth – Thanks to brown sugar.
🏡 Smells like home – Cinnamon + nutmeg = cozy magic.
Ingredients
(Makes ~24 cookies)
Dry Ingredients
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp nutmeg (or allspice)
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½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
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1½ cups (340g) butter, softened
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1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (220g) brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
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3 cups (270g) old-fashioned oats
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1 cup (150g) raisins (or dried cranberries)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep & Preheat
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars
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Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (~3 mins).
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Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients
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Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
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Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
4. Fold in Oats & Raisins
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Stir in oats, then raisins.
5. Bake
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Scoop 2-tbsp balls onto sheets, 2″ apart.
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Bake 10-12 mins until edges are golden but centers look soft.
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Cool on sheets for 5 mins, then transfer to a rack.
Pro Tips
🔸 Chill dough 30 mins for thicker cookies.
🔸 Soak raisins in warm water (or rum!) for extra juiciness.
🔸 Underbake slightly – They firm up as they cool.
Variations
🍫 Chocolate Chip: Swap raisins for 1 cup chocolate chips.
🌰 Nutty: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
🍌 Banana Bread: Mash 1 ripe banana into the wet mix.
Storage
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Room temp: 5 days in an airtight container.
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Freeze dough: Shape balls, freeze, then bake as needed (+1 min).
Serving Ideas
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Milk dunking: Classic pairing!
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Ice cream sandwich: Smush between vanilla ice cream.
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Gift jars: Layer dry ingredients for a DIY cookie mix.
Final Thought
These oatmeal raisin cookies are the definition of wholesome indulgence—chewy, spiced, and impossible to resist fresh from the oven.
More Cookie Recipes to Try:
🍪 Classic Chocolate Chip
🌾 Maple Pecan Oatmeal
🍯 Molasses Spice Cookies