Best 8 The Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of chewy oatmeal raisin cookies, a classic confection celebrated for its irresistible texture and harmonious balance of flavors. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect chewy oatmeal raisin cookie, a delectable treat that delights taste buds and warms hearts. Embrace the essence of cozy home-baking as you gather wholesome ingredients that contribute to the cookie's chewy texture and delightful flavor profile. From plump raisins that burst with sweetness to hearty oats that lend a satisfying crunch, each ingredient plays a vital role in creating a cookie experience that is both nostalgic and captivating.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SOFT AND CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are super soft, thick, and loaded with oats and raisins. These cookies are easy to make and so delicious!

Provided by Danielle

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour ((spooned & leveled))
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 and 1/2 cups (150 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter ((softened))
1/2 cup (100 grams) packed light or dark brown sugar
1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
1 large egg ((room temperature))
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup (150 grams) raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the old-fashioned rolled oats and set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl using a handheld mixer, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together for 1 to 2 minutes or until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Add the dry ingredients and continue mixing on low speed until just combined, then mix in the raisins.
  • Cover the cookie dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  • Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the refrigerator. Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and drop onto the prepared baking sheets. Roll the cookie dough into balls and very gently press down with your hand to flatten each ball of cookie dough slightly. Make sure to leave a little room between each ball of cookie dough as they will spread a little while they bake.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown and the tops are set. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack cool completely.

CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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Sometimes there's nothing better than a good old-fashioned oatmeal-raisin cookie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, raisins, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy, scraping down bowl as necessary. Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined. Gradually add oat mixture; beat just until combined.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto two baking sheets. Bake until cookies are golden brown but still soft, 12 to 16 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Cool 5 minutes on sheets; transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 2 g

CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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"Even picky preschoolers, like my son, devour these wholesome treats sprinkled with cinnamon and packed with raisins," assures Trina Boitnott of Boones Mill, Virginia. "Washed down with a glass of juice or milk, the cookies are also great as an on-the-go breakfast."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 15 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 egg white
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugars, water, egg white and vanilla. Combine the flours, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and raisins., Drop by scant 1/4 cupfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray; flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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.

CRISPY-CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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Keep these crisp-yet-chewy cookies on hand for an after-school treat.

Provided by SPLENDA® Sweeteners

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     SPLENDA®

Time 25m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup SPLENDA® Sugar Blend
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon molasses
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal, uncooked
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Stir together flour, soda, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Beat butter and SPLENDA® Sugar Blend at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, molasses and vanilla, beating until blended. Gradually add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
  • Stir in oats and raisins.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 76.4 mg, Sugar 8.5 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.

SOFT CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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This is a very old recipe I got from a friend and have been baking them for years (and one of my favorite comfort foods!) The bigger the spoons of dough, the bigger the cookie, the less yield specified. Bake a bit longer if you want big cookies!

Provided by green_sleeves

Categories     Dessert

Time 42m

Yield 24 cookies, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon water
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 eggs, well beaten
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins (soak in hot water for 15 minutes, squeeze out water)

Steps:

  • Cream first 4 ingredients, add the premixed dry ingredients. Add the beaten eggs one at a time, rolled oats and raisins last. Roll in balls and flatten a bit or drop by spoonfuls onto parchment lined baking sheets. Bake @375 for 12 minutes.
  • I always soak my raisins when making cookies. This way the don't take any moisture from the batter. Soak them for 15 minutes in the hottest tap water possible, drain the excess.
  • I noticed someone had trouble getting these out of a pan? These are cookies, not bars, so bake as directed on parchment paper if they stick -- I just use good quality non stick pans and never use Pam or any lubrication.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.9, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 71.7, Sodium 378.6, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 25.2, Protein 5

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats: Steel-cut oats will result in a cookie that is too dense, while quick oats will produce a cookie that is too soft.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will result in a tough cookie. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature: Baking the cookies at a high temperature will help them develop a chewy texture.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before eating: The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.

Conclusion:

Oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic for a reason. They are chewy, flavorful, and satisfying. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect oatmeal raisin cookies every time.

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