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