Chewy Oatmeal Cookies II – Best Ever!

These Chewy Oatmeal Cookies II are the ultimate classic oatmeal cookies. They are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for any occasion or as a sweet treat with a glass of milk. This recipe is easy to follow and yields the best-ever oatmeal cookies.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Enjoy these delicious chewy oatmeal cookies with a glass of milk or share them with friends and family!

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