Here’s a perfect oatmeal raisin cookie recipe: soft centers, lightly crisp edges.
🍪 Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Makes: ~24 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
1. Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper
2. Cream butter & sugars
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
3. Add eggs & vanilla
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla.
4. Mix dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk:
- flour
- baking soda
- cinnamon
- salt
Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Add oats & raisins
- Stir in oats and raisins gently.
6. Scoop & bake
- Scoop 1½ tbsp dough per cookie.
- Place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers look soft.
7. Cool
- Let cookies cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
⭐ Tips for the Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
✔ Use old-fashioned oats (not instant)
✔ Soak raisins in warm water 10 minutes for extra plumpness
✔ Slightly underbake for chewy centers
🔄 Variations
- Add walnuts or pecans
- Swap raisins for cranberries
- Add chocolate chips (controversial but delicious 😄)