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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

A stack of freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies piled high on a light-colored plate.
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Follow this easy, no-fail recipe to bake thick, bakery-style oatmeal raisin cookies that stay soft and chewy for days. We focus on the classic warm spice flavor that makes this comfort food baking a favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create a soft texture.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and raisins by hand until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. For thicker cookies, press the dough balls down slightly.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This allows them to set properly for that chewy texture.

Notes

  • For the best chewy results, use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant oats.
  • If your raisins seem dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat them dry before adding them to the dough.
  • To achieve bakery style thickness, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before scooping and baking.
  • These classic oatmeal raisin cookies stay soft for days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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