Best 12 Holiday Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipes

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Holiday oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a holiday party or as a special dessert. With their chewy texture and sweet flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. There are many different recipes for holiday oatmeal raisin cookies, so you can find one that fits your taste and dietary restrictions. Whether you like them soft and chewy or crispy and crunchy, there is a recipe out there for you. With a little effort, you can make delicious oatmeal raisin cookies that will make your holiday season extra special.

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

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

OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIE (SOFT & CHEWY)



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Recipe video above. If you love your oatmeal cookies soft and chewy, this is THE Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe for you! Crispy on the edges, buttery with the faintest waft of cinnamon and studded with plump juicy raisins, these keep really well and smell heavenly when they're in the oven.This is a Cook's Illustrated recipe and they found the key to achieving this are: a) the size (these are larger than usual) and b) using baking powder, not baking soda.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Cookie

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups raisins ((Note 1))
1 1/2 cups flour (all purpose / plain)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon powder
250g / 8 oz (2 sticks) unsalted butter (, at room temperature (Note 2))
1 cup brown sugar ((packed))
1 cup white sugar ((granulated. Superfine/caster also ok))
2 large eggs (, at room temperature (Note 3))
3 cups rolled oats ((Note 4))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan). Adjust oven racks to middle and low position, ensuring you have 4"/10cm between each rack. Line 2 trays with parchment/baking paper.
  • Optional: Soak raisins in boiled water for 10 minutes. Drain then pat dry. (This makes them plumper).
  • Sift dry ingredients: Sift flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon into a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar: Using a stand mixer or electric mixer, beat butter until creamy. Then beat in sugar until fluffy - about 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time until incorporated.
  • Mix in flour: Use a wooden spoon to stir the flour mixture in.
  • Stir in oats and raisins: Stir in oats and raisins - this requires a bit of effort as the dough gets firm!
  • Roll and flatten balls: Form 4cm / 1.6" balls (~18) and place onto baking trays 4"/10cm apart. I use an ice cream scoop. Then press down to slighty flatten into a thick disc shape.
  • Bake for 11 minutes. Then swap the trays between the shelves AND turn the trays around. Bake for a further 11 - 14 minutes, or until cookies are golden on the edges and LIGHT golden on the surface.
  • Cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack. Cool for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 66 g, Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, Fat 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 168 mg, Fiber 1.9 g, Sugar 23.7 g, UnsaturatedFat 4.5 g

THE BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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Do you like chewy cookies? Or do you prefer cakey ones? Our oatmeal-raisin cookies can be both! For a chewy cookie, bake them right away. For a cakey cookie, let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours (or overnight works even better) to allow the oatmeal to hydrate. Then bake for a puffy cookie. We used dark brown sugar for added flavor and moisture but our secret ingredient is honey. When baked right away, the honey causes the cookie to spread, keeping it soft and moist. When you let the dough rest, the oatmeal and flour absorb the honey for that classic cakey texture.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon in a small bowl until combined. Beat the brown sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the honey, vanilla, egg and 1 tablespoon warm water and beat on high speed until creamy, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl, about 3 minutes more. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed, scraping the bowl as needed, until completely combined. Add the oats and beat on low speed until combined. Fold in the raisins until evenly distributed. Arrange twelve 1-ounce scoops (2-tablespoon portions) of cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each. Bake until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on the sheet for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Let the baking sheet cool, and then repeat with the remaining cookie dough.

HOLIDAY OATMEAL COOKIES



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These cookies can also be given as a gift. To create a cookie kit, layer dry ingredients in a mason jar, cover the lid with gingham fabric, attach a wooden spoon and a copy of the recipe, and tie with raffia.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 53m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups old fashioned oats, uncooked
1 cup raisins
1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda and salt.
  • In large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter and brown and granulated sugars until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl with spatula. Beat in egg and vanilla.
  • Reduce speed to low; gradually beat in flour mixture just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl. With spoon, stir in oats, raisins and chocolate chips.
  • Drop dough by heaping tablespoons, 2 inches apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake cookies 13-15 minutes or until tops are golden. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.
  • Repeat with remaining dough. Store cookies in covered container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in freezer up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 81.5, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 9.2, Protein 1.6

CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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A little bit of apple butter adds moisture, flavor and sweetness to these cakey cookies and acts as a butter substitute.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

Boiling water
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup apple butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, add the raisins and cover with boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes. Once plumped, drain the raisins and set aside to cool completely.
  • 2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and arrange racks in the lower and upper thirds.
  • 3. Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • 4. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the apple butter, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture until just combined; stir in the oats and raisins.
  • 5. Using a rounded tablespoon, drop the cookies onto parchment-lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart (12 per sheet). Bake until the cookies are no longer wet-looking in the center, 14 to 16 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 38 milligrams, Sodium 127 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 22 grams

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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Very moist (don't cook them too long), very rich in flavor, yet somehow not too heavy. Grandma's recipe! Even people who don't like oatmeal raisin cookies do like these.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 96

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups shortening
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cloves
6 cups rolled oats
1 cup milk
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice and cloves; stir into the sugar mixture until well blended. Mix in the rolled oats alternately with the milk. Finally, stir in the raisins. Drop by heaping spoonfuls 3 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 11 minutes, or until edges are golden and tops are dry. Cool on cookie sheets for 1 minute before removing to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 49.5 mg, Sugar 6 g

OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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I've been making these cookies for nearly 30 years. The flavor is delicious and they are always well appreciated. This is an all-time favorite with my family. -Nancy Horton, Greenbrier, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2-1/2 cups raisins
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat oil and brown sugar until blended. Beat in eggs, then milk. Combine cake mix and oats; gradually add to brown sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in raisins and pecans., Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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This is our family's very favorite cookie recipe. I've never tasted any like it! The oatmeal raisin cookies freeze well, too. -Susanne Spicker, North Ogden, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups raisins, chopped
2 cups boiling water
3/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a small bowl. Cover with boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts and raisins., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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For the perfect winner to fill up your cookie jar, bake these got-it-all oatmeal cookies loaded with raisins and nuts. While there is no shortage of oatmeal cookie recipes out there, we love these in particular because they strike the perfect balance of crispiness and chewiness. The ratio of ingredients used turns out a cookie that isn't tall and cakey, but instead a little slender and nicely caramelized around the edges.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheets with cooking spray. In large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar and butter; beat until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg; blend well. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Stir in oats, raisins and nuts.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto sprayed cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 7 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 50 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

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

OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL-RAISIN COOKIES



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Strike a sweet note with this delectable treat, full of nutritious oats and sweey raisins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 28

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together oats, flour, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl; set aside. Put butter and sugars into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Reduce speed to low. Add oat mixture; mix until just combined. Mix in raisins.
  • Using a 2-inch ice cream scoop, drop dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your hand.
  • Bake until golden and just set, about 14 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks, about 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks, and let cool completely. Wrap each cookie in plastic wrap before packaging.

HOLIDAY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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Another great recipe from my mother's recipe box. These cookies are great. This does not make a doughy batter, but they come out just fine. These go over well at Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings. I've taken them to potlucks. You can use different colored candy pieces and have them at halloween and New Year's.

Provided by Mrs. Hughes

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 50m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups oats
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup red and green candy covered plain chocolate candies

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat together butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Add flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir in oats, raisins, walnuts, and candy pieces.
  • Drop by tablespoons onto lightly greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 12 to 15 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cookies.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies light and tender.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will toughen the cookies.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will dry out the cookies.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic holiday treat that are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make the best oatmeal raisin cookies that your friends and family will love. Whether you're baking them for a holiday party or just for a snack, these cookies are sure to be a hit.

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