Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

Soft and chewy with that homemade flavor, this oatmeal raisin cookie recipe is perfect for every sweet craving. Rich with oats, cinnamon, and raisins.

Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 13 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: 26-30 cookies

Ingredients

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 Tbsp dark molasses 1 2/3 cups (209g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 3 cups (255g) rolled oats 1 cup (140g) raisins (soaked & dried) 1/2 cup (64g) chopped toasted walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Cream butter and sugars until smooth.
Add eggs, vanilla, and molasses; beat until combined.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet. Mix in oats, raisins, and walnuts.
Chill dough 30–60 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C); line baking sheets.
Scoop 2 Tbsp dough balls, place 2 inches apart.
Bake 12–14 mins. Cool 5 mins before moving to rack.

Notes

Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes, blot dry. Chilling dough helps cookies bake thick and chewy. Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Dough balls can be frozen up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 140
Fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 3.5g
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 100mg
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g