Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Classic chewy oatmeal raisin cookies, perfect for a delightful treat or snack. This recipe provides a twist by allowing chocolate chips as an alternative to raisins!
Equipment
- Large Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Medium Bowl
- Large Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1¼ cups unsalted butter (2½ sticks), softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1½ cups raisins (or chocolate chips for a twist!)
Instructions
- Get Ready: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this aside.
- Cream Wet: In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter with both the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is combined.
- Combine: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined and no streaks of flour remain.
- Stir in Oats & Raisins: Fold in the rolled oats until evenly distributed. Then, gently stir in the raisins (or chocolate chips if you prefer!). The dough will be nice and thick.
- Scoop & Bake: Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls, placing them about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool Down: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy.
Notes
Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy. For a twist, you can use chocolate chips instead of raisins!
Nutrition (per cookie): Calories: 160 kcal, Total Carbs: 24g, Fats: 6g, Protein: 2g.
