These homemade oatmeal cookies are a delightful treat that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth. Made with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats and raisins, these cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a lunchbox treat, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite. Best of all, they are quick and easy to make, requiring just a few simple steps. So grab your apron and give this delicious recipe a try!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Stir in the rolled oats and raisins until fully incorporated.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
