There’s nothing like the comforting smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the house. Today, we’re diving into the realm of a beloved classic: oatmeal raisin cookies. Bursting with chewy oats, sweet raisins, and the warm embrace of cinnamon, these cookies are sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour โ 120 g (1 cup)
- Baking soda โ 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt โ 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon โ 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter โ 113 g (1/2 cup)
- Granulated sugar โ 67 g (1/3 cup)
- Brown sugar โ 67 g (1/3 cup, packed)
- Egg โ 1 large, room temperature
- Vanilla extract โ 1 1/2 teaspoons
- Rolled oats โ 135 g (1 1/2 cups)
- Raisins โ 150 g (1 cup)
- Toasted walnuts, lightly chopped โ about 75 g (1/2 cup)
Method
- Prepare Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside. - Cream Butter and Sugars
In another large bowl, cream the unsalted butter with the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the brown sugar and cream further until the mixture is homogenous. - Add Egg and Vanilla
Mix in the room temperature egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is thoroughly mixed. - Combine Wet and Dry
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Once partially incorporated, add in the rolled oats, raisins, and toasted walnuts. Mix until just combined. - Chill the Dough
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least an hour. This helps the flavors meld and makes the cookies chewier. - Bake the Cookies
Preheat your oven to 190ยฐC (375ยฐF). Scoop out heaping tablespoon-sized amounts of dough, roll them into balls, and place them about 5 cm (2 inches) apart on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
These oatmeal raisin cookies are everything you want in a cookieโchewy, sweet, and filled with wonderful textures from the oats and walnuts. Perfect for snack time or sharing with friends!
