Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These soft oatmeal raisin cookies feature a chewy, tender texture with warm cinnamon and vanilla notes, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (135 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (150 g) raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy and light in color.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the oats and raisins until evenly distributed.
- Drop dough balls about 2 tablespoons each onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers still look soft.
- Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use softened butter, not melted, to trap air for a tender crumb. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies soft. Pull cookies out when edges are set but centers are still soft for the best chewy texture. Chill dough for 15 minutes if too sticky. Store in an airtight container to maintain softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 2 ta
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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