Description
These Ultimate Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are perfect for a cozy baking experience. Soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, they are sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
- Fold in raisins and nuts if using.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg.
- Substitute chocolate chips for raisins for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg