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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Deliciously chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with warm spices and golden edges, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Serving Size 24 cookies

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature butter for best results.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed Provides chewiness.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar For crisp edges.
  • 2 large eggs Adds structure.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Main dry ingredient.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice Or use 1 tsp cinnamon + a pinch of nutmeg.

Additional Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats Old-fashioned oats for best texture.
  • 1 cup raisins Pockets of sweetness.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets or use them ungreased.
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is smooth and a little fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating briefly after each so they incorporate evenly. Stir in the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and apple pie spice. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Fold in the rolled oats and raisins with a spatula until everything is evenly distributed.

Baking

  • Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes. The edges should be golden and the centers slightly soft — they’ll firm up as they cool.
  • Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 3–5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For chewier cookies, you can replace 2 tablespoons of flour with an extra 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Dough can be frozen for later baking.