Description
Bakery-Style Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are thick, soft, and chewy with hearty oats, sweet raisins, and warm cinnamon spice. These classic cookies are easy to make and deliver the cozy flavor and texture of your favorite bakery treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Stir in oats and raisins until evenly mixed.
- Optional: Chill dough for 30–60 minutes for thicker cookies.
- Scoop dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–13 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look just set.
- Cool on baking sheet for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Replace some oats with quick oats for a softer cookie.
- A pinch of nutmeg adds extra warmth.
- Make smaller cookies for easier snacking with the same chewy texture.
- Warm in oven briefly to restore fresh-baked feel.
- Prep Time: 20–30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–13 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
