Delicious and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These homemade oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with the perfect balance of wholesome oats and sweet raisins. They are easy to make and will surely satisfy your cookie cravings. Whether you enjoy them as a snack or pair them with a glass of milk, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup 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 flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
9. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, enjoy the delicious homemade oatmeal raisin cookies!

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