Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

20 servings
Studded with raisins and walnuts, these soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are the perfect afternoon treat! Replace the raisins with chocolate chips for a fun variation. From Every Day Is Saturday by Sarah Copeland.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour

    spooned and leveled

    1 c
  • baking soda
    ½ tsp
  • baking powder
    ½ tsp
  • sea salt
    ½ tsp
  • cinnamon
    ½ tsp
  • coconut oil or unsalted butter

    melted

    ½ c
  • packed brown sugar
    ¾ c
  • egg
    1 large
  • egg yolk
    1 large
  • vanilla
    2 tsp
  • whole rolled oats
    1 ½ c
  • raisins
    ¾ c
  • chopped walnuts

    optional

    ½ c

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, sugar, whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, whisking vigorously.

  3. 3

    Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir in the oats, raisins, and walnuts, if using, folding into a tight batter. Set the dough aside for 20 minutes while the oven preheats. (Note: if your dough seems too wet to become scoop-able, chill it in the fridge for this 20 minutes and it'll firm up). If your dough is too crumbly, stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons water.

  4. 4

    Use a cookie scoop to divide the dough into 20 tablespoon-sized balls. Roll lightly in barely damp hands to make them round. Spread out onto the prepared baking sheets and bake until puffed, golden, and a touch underbaked-looking, 10 to 11 minutes. Let cool on the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

45 min20 servings

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About this Recipe

Ready for a truly comforting treat that feels like a warm hug? These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies deliver that perfect blend of soft, chewy texture and spiced sweetness, making any afternoon feel special. They are studded with plump raisins and offer an optional crunch from walnuts, creating a classic dessert everyone will adore.

What makes these cookies truly special is their wonderfully soft and chewy texture, perfectly balanced with the warmth of cinnamon and the sweet bursts of raisins. The use of both a whole egg and an egg yolk, along with brown sugar, contributes to their rich flavor and tender crumb, setting them apart from drier, crumbly versions.

You'll discover a dessert that's both deeply satisfying and incredibly inviting. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of tender oats, sweet plump raisins, and a hint of warm spice from the cinnamon. The brown sugar provides a rich, caramel-like undertone that perfectly complements the chewy texture. If you choose to include them, the chopped walnuts bring an earthy counterpoint and a pleasant crunch, creating a cookie that's complex yet comforting and reminiscent of home.

While classic raisins are wonderful, you can easily switch things up based on your preferences. For a delightful twist, replace the raisins with chocolate chips to satisfy a different craving, as suggested by Sarah Copeland in Every Day Is Saturday. And if you're not a fan of nuts, simply omit the chopped walnuts entirely without affecting the core cookie experience.

These oatmeal raisin cookies are the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon coffee or tea, a delightful pick-me-up during Fall, Spring, Summer, or Winter, truly a treat for any day of the week.

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