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A close-up of several freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies on a cooling rack.

Quick way to grow perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a quick and easy treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a chewy, spiced, and fruity bite. They are simple to prepare and yield a delightful batch of classic cookies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 ¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Making the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Stir in the oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still slightly soft.
  3. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra chewiness, underbake slightly. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg for a deeper spice flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.