Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe
This oatmeal raisin cookie recipe makes the ultimate chewy cookies with hearty oats, plump raisins, and warm cinnamon flavor. Perfect for snacks, dessert, or a lunchbox treat, these cookies are simple, nostalgic, and always a family favorite.
Ingredients
- Old-fashioned rolled oats
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter softened
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Baking soda
- Ground cinnamon
- Salt
- Raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually stir dry mixture into wet ingredients.
- Fold in oats and raisins until evenly combined.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing cookies apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For extra plump raisins, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before mixing.
Chill dough for 20 minutes to prevent spreading.
Add nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.