These American oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic favorite, with a perfect balance of chewy oats, sweet raisins, and a hint of cinnamon. They are easy to make and perfect for a snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 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 oats
- 1 cup raisins
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Stir in the oats and raisins until well combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
