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Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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These soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies offer a perfect balance of sweet and spice with tender oats and plump raisins. Easy to make and ideal for cozy moments or sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (270g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup (150g) raisins, soaked briefly in warm water and drained

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the rolled oats and soaked raisins until evenly distributed.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each slightly with the palm of your hand.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers still look soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best chewy texture. Soak raisins briefly in warm water to keep them plump and tender. Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies. Chill dough for 30 minutes if cookies spread too much. Use parchment paper to keep cookie bottoms soft.

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