Craving a comforting classic?  Make this soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie recipe!  Chock-full of hearty oats, sweet raisins, and warm cinnamon.  

Best oatmeal raisin cookie ever! So soft and chewy, with plenty of sweet, plump raisins and warm cinnamon.

Hey did you have a good weekend?  What did you do?  How was the weather where you live?  Here in Philly it has been hot, hot, hot, and sunny.  But you may remember I had mentioned that last week I would be in Washington state, touring an apple farm.  I had such a fabulous time (more about that in another post), and it was really nice to experience some cool, clear weather.  Truly, a breath of fresh air!

Before heading out, I worked out this fantastic soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie recipe.  I’ve made a lot of oatmeal raisin cookies in the past, and they always come out a bit dry and hard.  I really wanted to figure out a way to make them more soft and moist, and I think I totally nailed it with this!

I could not stop eating these oatmeal raisin cookies! So soft and chewy, with plenty of sweet, plump raisins and warm cinnamon.

These cookies bake up moist and soft, with lots of chewy texture from the oats and raisins.  Transfer them to an airtight container once they’re completely cool, and they’ll stay that way for days.

My son could hardly wait for me to hurry up and snap the pics so he could scarf these oatmeal cookies!  I think he ate about a dozen in one sitting, and I blame the intoxicating aromas that lured him into the kitchen.  Nothing says fall like the smell of cinnamon, oatmeal, and butter!

We ended up taking what was left to a party with friends, and they were a big hit.  People kept asking if there was something else besides raisins.  I think it was because I used a pack of mixed raisins.  So, there were regular raisins as well as golden raisins in the pack.  I thought it would make the oatmeal cookies look more interesting, but I guess it really just made people confused!

I could not stop eating these oatmeal raisin cookies! So soft and chewy, with plenty of sweet, plump raisins and warm cinnamon.

Regardless of what kind of raisins you use, this oatmeal raisin cookie recipe is a keeper for sure.  It’s definitely earned status as a family favorite around here.  I’m sure I will be making them again and again.  If you want to mix things up a bit, I think they’d be terrific with nuts added (pecans or walnuts would be great), or you could even substitute the raisins for cranberries, chopped dried apples, or chocolate covered raisins.

Hope you enjoy this oatmeal cookie recipe as much as we did!

I could not stop eating these oatmeal raisin cookies! So soft and chewy, with plenty of sweet, plump raisins and warm cinnamon.

Tips for a nicely shaped cookie:

  1. Make sure the butter is softened.  It should be room temperature, not cold.
  2. Really whip the butter and sugar together until very pale and fluffy.  It should look almost white.  This takes between 3 and 5 minutes.
  3. Don’t overwork the dough.  Just mix in the dry ingredients until combined, and then turn the mixer off.  Overmixing will develop glutens that may prevent the cookies from spreading properly.
  4. Scoop the balls of dough to 1 1/2 tablespoons.  If they are larger than that, they may spread too much.  If they are smaller, they may not spread at all.

If you are a cookie monster (like me!) be sure to check out the “cookies” category of my recipe index!

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Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Servings: 42 cookies (approx.)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Craving a comforting classic? Make this soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie recipe! Chock-full of hearty oats, sweet raisins, and warm cinnamon.

Ingredients

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Place the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium-high speed until very pale and fluffy (3 to 5 minutes).  
  • Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, beating until completely incorporated.  
  • Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula, then add the flour, oats, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, stirring on medium-low speed just until all the ingredients are combined (do not over-mix).  
  • Stir in the raisins.
  •  Use a 1 1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop to drop balls of cookie dough onto the prepared sheets, allowing about two inches in between (for spreading).  
  • Bake (one sheet at a time) on the center rack of the oven for 7 to 9 minutes, or until set around the edges and just barely beginning to turn golden.  
  • Cool completely on the baking sheet, then transfer to an air-tight container for storage.
Calories: 102kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 17mg, Sodium: 31mg, Potassium: 87mg, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 115IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 12mg, Iron: 0.6mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert, Snack
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I could not stop eating these oatmeal raisin cookies! So soft and chewy, with plenty of sweet, plump raisins and warm cinnamon.