Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Ever - Soft, Chewy, and Delicious!

These oatmeal raisin cookies are the best you'll ever taste. They are soft, chewy, and packed with the flavors of oats, raisins, and spices. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a holiday cookie exchange. They are sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups raisins

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. Stir in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed in the dough.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Enjoy these irresistible oatmeal raisin cookies with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of tea!

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