Best 6 Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable goodness of freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies, a classic treat enjoyed by people of all ages. Experience the perfect balance of chewy oats, plump raisins, and warm spices, all harmonized in a golden-brown cookie that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer them soft and gooey or crisp and crunchy, our comprehensive guide will lead you through the secrets of creating the best oatmeal raisin cookies that will become a staple in your baking repertoire. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the ultimate oatmeal raisin cookie recipe.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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This is a family favorite that I have been making for years. It's the most requested oatmeal cookie recipe I've ever made. I found it somewhere years ago, but have lost the source. The secret is soaking the raisins which makes all the difference.

Provided by Merrie Wold

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h10m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs, well beaten
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups oatmeal
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • This is a very important first step that makes the cookie: combine eggs, raisins and vanilla and let stand for one hour.
  • Cream together butter and sugars.
  • Add flour, salt, cinnamon and soda and mix well.
  • Blend in egg-raisin mixture, oatmeal, and chopped nuts.
  • Dough will be stiff.
  • Drop by heaping teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet, or roll into balls and flatten slightly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

ABSOLUTE BEST MOST EXCELLENT SOFT OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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This cookie recipe is a definite must have in your recipe box!! Warning! once you start eating these... it's really hard to stop at just two.. or three.. or.. well, you get the picture. :) My Grandmother gave me this delectably delicious recipe and Everyone who has ever tried them has asked me for the recipe! After trying these, my husband doesn't want any others. And, If you are going to take these cookies, for a treat, anywhere, be sure to have the recipe with you! You WILL definitely be asked for it. They are truly the most excellent, best ever, soft oatmeal raisin cookies I have ever had!

Provided by Kimberly Arp

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 36-42 cookies depending on size

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup raisins
1 cup butter (softened)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups oatmeal (quick cooking oats)

Steps:

  • First, you put the raisins in a small pan of water uncovered and cook till puffy.
  • Put in strainer to drain and cool.
  • (I rinse them under cool water to cool them off quicker) Cream and beat together (using elect. mixer) the butter, brown sugar, and eggs.
  • Mix together the flour (unsifted), soda, baking powder, cinnamon, oatmeal and add to the creamed mixture, using beater to mix.
  • Last, add the raisins.
  • With a spoon, mix them in ever so lightly.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheets.
  • (I use cooking spray) I sometimes use Tablespoonfuls to make bigger cookies!
  • Bake them between 350*-360* for 8-9 minutes.
  • Take them out before they get brown!
  • Cool for a couple of minutes on the cookie sheet before transfering to waxed paper to cool completely.
  • Enjoy!

BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES EVER



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These are a sure favorite the whole family will love. They are easy to prepare and stay fresh longer then other cookies.

Provided by cakegirl

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes     Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups rolled oats
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  • Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the oats and raisins; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

THE VERY BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES EVER!



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We love this recipe because it will stay chewy in the cookie jar for 7 days..if they last that long...everyone who tries them raves. If you like a big fat chewy oatmeal raisin cookie, you have to try these.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 Dozen, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup water
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Crisco shortening
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal (not instant)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Whisk eggs in a small bowl, add 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp vanilla and raisins; mix well. VERY IMPORTANT let set on counter for at least 1 hour.
  • In another bowl, combine crisco, and sugars, mix well.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients.
  • Blend in raisin mixture -- mix well.
  • I use a cookie scoop, slightly less than 1/4 cup and place them on a greased cookie sheet. I slightly flatten them with the back of the scoop.
  • Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes. Do not flatten cookies a lot -- just a gentle tap.other wise they will flatten out too much.
  • Baking note: please remember to reverse position of cookie sheets halfway through baking. DO NOT OVER BAKE. Cookies should be slightly golden brown around edges. Centers will look set-- let cool 1 minute on cookie sheet and then remove to wire rack to complete cool.
  • I have used this recipe for over 30 years-- always outstanding-- most important thing to remove cookies from oven before they are finished-- residual heat in cookies will complete cooking-- and result in a cookie that is not dried out.
  • I also add more walnuts, as I like lots of big nuts in my oatmeal cookies-- I have often left the egg, raisin mixture on counter, for a couple of hours while cleaning house and came back and baked marvelous cookies.

BEST WHOLE WHEAT-OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES



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Treat your guests with these cookies made using oats and raisins - a tasty dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
3 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir sugars, butter, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, vanilla and eggs with spoon until well blended. Stir in oats, flour and raisins.
  • On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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Categories     Bake     Kid-Friendly

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 lb. (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old-fashioned)
1 cup raisins
Heat oven to 350°F.
Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; stir together until no streaks remain.
Stir this into the butter mixture. Stir in oats and raisins; mix well.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack.
Makes about 4 dozen.

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; stir together until no streaks remain. Stir this into the butter mixture. Stir in oats and raisins; mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack. Makes about 4 dozen.

Tips for Making the Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your cookies.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, which will make your cookies light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the dough from curdling.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Overmixing will make your cookies tough.
  • Stir in the oats and raisins. Be sure to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to firm up the dough and make it easier to handle.
  • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before serving. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic for a reason. They're delicious, chewy, and packed with flavor. With a few simple tips, you can make the best oatmeal raisin cookies you've ever tasted. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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