Heavenly Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Cook Time: PT12M
Prep Time: PT15M
Total Time: PT27M
Description:
Indulge in these heavenly oatmeal raisin cookies, soft and chewy drops of delight! Unlike the classic recipe found on the Quaker lid, these cookies are less buttery, allowing them to rise more in the oven. Stored in airtight containers, they retain their softness indefinitely. For an extra sinful treat, consider adding chocolate chips. Beware though, in my household, they hardly last a day!
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Grains, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Kosher, Christmas, < 30 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 1/4 cups raisins
- (Optional) Chocolate chips
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 278.4
- Fat Content: 10.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 49.2mg
- Sodium Content: 97.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 43g
- Fiber Content: 2.1g
- Sugar Content: 24.9g
- Protein Content: 4g
Aggregated Rating: 5 Stars
Review Count: 28
Yield: 15 cookies
Recipe Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter baking sheets to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, using a hand or stand mixer, cream the unsalted butter until it becomes fluffy.
- Add the dark brown sugar and granulated sugar to the butter, and continue creaming until the mixture is smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Stir in the quick-cooking oats and raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. If desired, fold in chocolate chips for an added touch of decadence.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Make the cookies rather large if you prefer them extra chewy.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are light golden brown around the edges.
- Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack immediately to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
These heavenly oatmeal raisin cookies are sure to become a household favorite, perfect for any occasion or simply as a delightful treat to enjoy any time of day. Their soft, chewy texture and irresistible flavor make them a must-have in your baking repertoire!
