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Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Crave

These oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for cozy baking days or quick sweet cravings. Made with simple pantry ingredients and beginner-friendly steps. Great for family treats, lunchboxes, or sharing with friends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Cream butter brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
  3. Add eggs one at a time then mix in vanilla extract
  4. In another bowl combine flour baking soda cinnamon and salt
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined
  6. Fold in rolled oats raisins and optional walnuts
  7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet leaving space between cookies
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft
  9. Let cookies cool on the tray for a few minutes before serving

Notes

Use softened butter for the best cookie texture
Do not overbake cookies to keep them soft and chewy
Chill the dough for 20 minutes if the cookies spread too much
Add chocolate chips if you want a sweeter variation
Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
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