I always liked oatmeal raisin cookies, but I never really loved them. Most oatmeal raisin cookies I've tried have lacked flavor and/or were a bit too dry for my taste. However, a couple of my friends are obsessed with them, so I was highly motivated to create the perfect oatmeal raisin cookie that was soft, moist, and filled with flavor! The cinnamon and nutmeg pair so well with the oats and raisins to make the ultimate comfort cookie. My oatmeal raisin cookie-loving friends have called these the best oatmeal raisin cookies they've ever had!
Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour
- Whole wheat flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Unsalted butter
- Light brown sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Old fashioned oats
- Raisins
Equipment:
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment, wooden spoon, or hand mixer
- Measuring spoons
- Whisk
- Scale (recommended) or measuring cups
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Cookie scoop (optional)
- Cooling rack (optional)
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Tips & Storage:
- Instead of using all-purpose and whole wheat flour, these cookies can be made with just all-purpose flour.
- If you prefer, feel free to make them without raisins or substitute them with chocolate chips or another dried fruit!
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container with half of a piece of bread. The cookies will absorb the moisture from the bread and stay soft longer.
- Or, store in the freezer and let the cookies thaw or microwave them prior to eating.
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Soft, moist, and full of flavor, these oatmeal raisin cookies will be the best you've ever had!
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter room temperature
- ⅔ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1½ cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flours, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a medium/large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing well after each addition.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, until just combined. Then, fold in the oats and raisins.
- Place 1-2 inch balls of dough onto the cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies at 350°F for 10-14 minutes, or until the centers are no longer doughy and the edges are slightly tan.
- After a few minutes, transfer cookies to a cooling rack.
Notes
The provided nutrition information is an estimate, the calorie accuracy is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 72mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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Luzmaria Diaz says
I have never made oatmeal raisin cookies, it was always something I wasn’t into, but after baking these... oh my gosh, it was amazing! The cookies were so moist and they had a good shelf life, but the flavor was out of this world. I have made these about 6 times now. So recommend these cookies.!!
Kayla says
Oh this makes me so happy! I'm glad I could change your mind about oatmeal raisin cookies!
Lawrence Whitney says
Hands down the best oatmeal raisin cookies I've ever had. These are the perfect texture and taste. I get some flak for loving oatmeal raisin cookies, but these are sure to convince anybody!
Kayla says
Thank you, Lawrence! Never be ashamed of loving oatmeal raisin cookies!