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Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

January 3, 2025 by Sky Pilgreen 1 Comment

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If you are looking for a tried-and-true Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe, this is it! Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are right up there at the top of my list of favorite cookies, next to these chocolate chip cookies. The warm cinnamon and soft and chewy texture of these oatmeal raisin cookies are so good.

For those who simply can’t stand raisins, don’t worry—you can still enjoy this cookie magic! Try this Oatmeal Cookie recipe instead. It skips the raisins and keeps all the comforting goodness.

What Makes These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies So Good

  • Perfect Texture: The chewy center and slightly crisp edges strike the perfect balance, making each bite irresistible.
  • Perfect Ratio: The ratio of oats to raisins is the best!
  • Tried-and-True Recipe: This soft oatmeal raisin cookies recipe is easy to follow, has been tested numerous times, and produces consistently delicious results every single time.
  • No Chill Time: From the mixing bowl straight to the oven with no chilling required.

Ingredients

  • Flour: Plain all-purpose flour is needed for this recipe.
  • Oats: For the best results, use old-fashioned rolled oats in this recipe.
  • Raisins: Use fresh raisins to ensure they are soft and plump.
  • Salt & Cinnamon
  • Baking Soda
  • Butter: Use unsalted butter that has been softened at room temperature.
  • Sugars: Both granulated sugar and brown sugar are used to create the best flavor and texture in these cookies.
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla Extract

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How To Make Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

STEP 1

In a medium bowl combine the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and raisins.  Set aside until needed.

STEP 2

In the bowl of a mixer combine the softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar.  Cream until light and fluffy.  About 3 minutes.

STEP 3

Add the eggs in, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.  Mix until fully combined.  Add in the vanilla and mix well.

STEP 4

Stir in the dry ingredients until fully combined. Using a 1-ounce portion scoop or 2 rounded tablespoons, drop the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2-inches between each cookie.  

STEP 5

Place in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.  Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.  Enjoy!

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Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Made with brown sugar, cinnamon, oats and raisins, these homemade Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the best.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 32 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Servings 27

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 ¼ cups raisins
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 7 ounces unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat an oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and raisins.  Set aside until needed.
  • In the bowl of a mixer combine the softened butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar.  Cream until light and fluffy.  About 3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs in, one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed.  Mix until fully combined.  Add in the vanilla and mix well.
  • Stir in the dry ingredients until fully combined. Using a 1-ounce portion scoop or 2 rounded tablespoons, drop the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2-inches between each cookie.  Gently press down on each cookie ball to slightly flatten them.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 12 minutes.  Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.  Enjoy!
Keyword cookies, dessert, oatmeal raisin cookies

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  1. Anonymous says

    June 12, 2025 at 12:55 pm

    5 stars
    The best oatmeal raisin cookies!

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