Posted Feb 25, 2024 There is something about oatmeal raisin cookies that is just pure nostalgia. One bite into a chewy oatmeal raisin cookie elicits memories of Christmas and grandma’s house and all this cozy and wam. This oatmeal raisin cookie recipe is truly the best. Just like my famous oatmeal cookies, these delicious morsels are easy to make and do not require any chilling. They are loaded with raisins and are beloved by all who try them.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: Ingredients & Substitutions
All-purpose flour. Use 1:1 all-purpose gluten-free baking flour to make the recipe gluten-free. Salted Butter. Unsalted butter also works well. Light Brown Sugar. If you like a little bolder molasses taste, use dark brown sugar. Granulated Sugar. use white granulated sugar or organic cane sugar for the best results. Oatmeal: For the perfect, chewy texture use old-fashioned (or rolled) oats. You can use quick oats, but using them will change the texture. Sea salt. I only ever bake with pure, fine sea salt. If you are using iodized salt I recommend decreasing the amount of salt by half. Raisins. Use traditional or golden raisins.
How to Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Let’s walk through this oatmeal raisin cookie recipe step-by-step, and remember to watch the video for additional guidance. Begin by combining the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl, then set the dry ingredients aside. Then, beat together the softened butter and sugars for 1 minute. Next, add the egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until the mixture is light – about 1 minute. Then add the dry ingredient mixture and beat on low speed until just combined. Once the mixture is smooth, add the oatmeal and beat on low speed. Then, add raisins and stir until evenly distributed in the dough. Use a 1 ½ to 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the dough, then roll it into balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Repeat until all the dough is used. Bake the oatmeal raisin cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the top is just set. Be very careful not to over-bake. Let the cookies sit on the baking pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve
Enjoy the oatmeal raisin cookies slightly warm or room temperature. They are delicious when included on a cookie tray with some of our other favorite cookie recipes!
How to Store Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.
Freeze
You can freeze baked oatmeal raisin cookies cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Or, you can freeze the dough and bake them fresh (preferred method). To freeze the dough: If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
