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The Best Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Two soft oatmeal raisin cookies resting on a small white plate, illuminated by bright sunlight.
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Make the ultimate homemade oatmeal raisin cookies that stay perfectly soft and chewy. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients for classic, flavorful results every time you bake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create a soft cookie texture.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and raisins by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, slightly mound the dough.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown but the centers still look slightly underbaked. This ensures your oatmeal raisin cookies stay moist.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy oatmeal raisin cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you want bakery style cookies, gently press the tops of the dough balls down slightly before baking.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them soft for days.

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