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Freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies
Soft and chewy homemade oatmeal raisin cookies

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The perfect cookie is crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Oats add a nutty flavor and texture, while raisins provide small bursts of sweetness. The secret lies in creaming the butter and sugar correctly and strictly observing baking time: take them out while the center still looks slightly underdone!
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 12 mins
⌛ Total Time 27 mins
🍽️ Servings 20 servings
🔥 Calories 185 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Whisk or mixer
  • Baking sheet

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Soak raisins in hot water for 10 minutes, then pat dry.

Tip: Hydrated raisins won't steal moisture from the dough, keeping cookies soft and preventing burnt fruit.
2 ✓

Cream the butter with both sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix until smooth.

Tip: Sugar crystals cut into the butter, creating air bubbles (aeration) for a lighter texture.
3 ✓

Fold in dry ingredients and oats, then the raisins. Do not overmix!

Tip: Overmixing develops gluten, making tough cookies.
4 ✓

Form balls, flatten slightly on baking sheet, and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 12 minutes until edges start to brown.

Tip: They firm up while cooling; do not overbake.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the cookies spread too much?
The butter was too soft, or the baking sheet was warm. Chill dough balls before baking.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (room temp)
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/2 cup Raisins