Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Traditional dish · American
The quintessential chewy oatmeal raisin cookie, featuring a perfect balance of warm spices, plump raisins, and hearty oats, baked to golden-brown perfection.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour1 1/2 cups
- Baking soda1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg1/2 teaspoon
- Salt1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened1 cup
- Granulated sugar1 cup
- Brown sugar, packed1 cup
- Large eggs2
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Rolled oats (old-fashioned)3 cups
- Raisins1 1/2 cups
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- 6
Stir in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed.
- 7
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
- 9
Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
