Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These chewy, warmly spiced cookies are loaded with plump raisins and hearty oats—perfectly sweet with a hint of cinnamon. A timeless favorite that’s easy to make and impossible to resist!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp salt

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 cup raisins (soaked in warm water for 10 mins, then drained)

Optional Add-Ins:

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

• ½ tsp nutmeg (for extra warmth)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter & Sugars

1. In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light/fluffy (~3 mins).

2. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients

1. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

2. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

4. Fold in Oats & Raisins

• Stir in oats and drained raisins (and nuts, if using).

5. Bake

1. Drop 2-tbsp portions of dough onto sheets, spacing 2″ apart.

2. Bake 10–12 mins until edges are golden but centers are still soft.

3. Let cool on sheets 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.

Tips for Perfect Cookies

🍪 Chewier cookies: Bake for 10 mins and let rest on the hot sheet.
🍪 Crispier edges: Bake for 12–13 mins.
🍇 Plumper raisins: Soak in hot water or rum before adding.

Best served warm with a glass of milk! 🥛🍪