Best 4 Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipes

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Welcome to the world of classic oatmeal raisin cookies, a timeless treat that evokes memories of warmth, comfort, and the aroma of home baking. These cookies have delighted generations with their chewy texture, burst of sweet raisins, and a hint of oats that adds a delightful crunch. If you're seeking the best recipe to create these iconic cookies, you're in the right place. Join us as we embark on a journey to find the perfect blend of ingredients and techniques that will guide you towards achieving the ultimate oatmeal raisin cookie experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES



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Full of nubby oats and plenty of sweet raisins, these lightly spiced cookies are pleasingly chewy in the center and crisp around the edges, with a hint of butterscotch from the dark brown sugar. They keep really well, so you can make them up to a week in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They're also great for mailing when a package of cookies is in order.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cookies and bars, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup/227 grams (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, more for pans
1 cup/200 grams dark brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup/66 grams granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon/15 milliliters vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups/187 grams all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom or ground ginger
3 cups/270 grams rolled oats (not instant)
1 1/2 cups/225 grams raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two large cookie sheets, or line them with parchment paper or reusable silicone liners.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat butter in a large bowl until creamy. Add brown and granulated sugars, then beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Then, beat in vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom. Set mixer on low speed, and beat flour mixture into the butter mixture. Stir in oats and raisins.
  • Spoon out dough by large tablespoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie.
  • Bake until cookie edges turn golden brown, about 9 to 13 minutes. Centers will still be quite soft, but they will firm up as the cookies cool. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 144, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 84 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CLASSIC OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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Any dried fruit can be substituted for the raisins in these delicious cookies that make for the perfect snack. Be sure the cookies are completely cool before storing in an airtight container.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
2 large eggs
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine butter with both sugars, and beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, milk, and eggs, and mix well. Add flour mixture, and beat until just combined. Remove bowl from the electric mixer, and stir in oats and raisins. Place dough in the refrigerator until firm, about 2 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. Scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough, and shape into a ball; place on one of the prepared sheets. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing balls 3 inches apart. Press down to flatten into 2-inch diameters.
  • Transfer to the oven, and bake until golden but still soft in center, 16 to 18 minutes, rotating the pans between oven shelves halfway through baking. Remove from oven, and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

CLASSIC RAISIN OATMEAL COOKIES



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Make and share this Classic Raisin Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by queenbeatrice

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups long-cooking oats, uncooked
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, sugar, milk, egg and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
  • Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  • Add to butter mixture; stir well. Add oats, walnuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in upper third of oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

CLASSIC OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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I have searched high and low for the ultimate oatmeal raisin cookie...a little chewy and moist raisins to just melt into a delicious cookie -- not crunchy or cake-like! My search has stopped when I found this one in a King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion cookbook! ENJOY!

Provided by Roz Blair

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c vegetable shortening
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
3 c old fashioned oats
1/2 c finely shredded carrots
1 c raisins**

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugars, cinnamon, cloves and salt beating until well mixed. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add flour until combined, stirring in remaining flour if your mixer is having troubles. Stir in oats, carrots and raisins.
  • 2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2" apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until tops are golden. Stand on sheets for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 4 dozen
  • 3. **I like to use Sunmaid Baking Raisins but have a hard time finding them. If you can't find them, rehydrate dried raisins with boiling water and allow to stand 15 minutes. They're not as pretty as the Sunmaid ones but they work the same in the cookie recipe.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use old-fashioned rolled oats. Quick-cooking or instant oats will not work as well.
  • Be sure to measure your flour correctly. Too much flour will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape.

Conclusion:

Oatmeal raisin cookies are comfort food at its finest. They're soft and chewy, with a sweet and satisfying flavor. And they're so easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of delicious oatmeal raisin cookies in no time. So next time you're craving a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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