Tender Soft Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
A quick and easy recipe for tender, soft, and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with a perfect balance of cinnamon and vanilla flavors. These cookies are moist, flavorful, and ideal for cozy moments or sharing with friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115g)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (150g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup raisins, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and drained (150g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, stir melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the drained raisins evenly.
- Portion the dough using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft. For chewier cookies, slightly underbake.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best chewy texture; soak raisins to keep them juicy; avoid overmixing dough to maintain tenderness; chilling dough for 30 minutes is optional for thicker cookies; rotate pan halfway through baking if edges brown too fast; store cookies with a slice of bread to keep soft longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1.5
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