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Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These oatmeal cookies are soft and chewy and packed with wholesome oat flavor. They are studded with plenty of plump raisins and just a hint of warm spices.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 2 -1/2 dozen cookies
Calories: 201kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces butter 16 tablespoons, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1-½ cups raisins

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F and prep 2 baking sheets with non-stick spray or parchment paper. 
  • Add the butter and both sugars to a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy (2 to 3 minutes). 
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time then add the vanilla and beat well. 
  • Sift the flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg over the butter and stir well.
  • Stir in the oats and raisins. The dough will be stiff.
  • Scoop 1-1/2 tablespoon balls of dough and place on the baking sheets. Leave approximately 1-1/2 inches between the dough balls. 
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown. Do not over bake.
  • Transfer cookies to a cooling rack. 

Notes

Do not over bake the cookies. Remove them from the oven when the edges are lightly browned
You can make large, thick cookies if you scoop 3-1/2 to 4 tablespoon per dough ball. Bake the larger cookies for 20 to 23 minutes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g