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.
Servings: 2 -1/2 dozen cookies
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.
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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.
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
