Description
Classic Raisin Oatmeal Cookies are chewy, flavorful treats combining the wholesome texture of oats with the natural sweetness of raisins and a crunchy nutty finish. These homemade cookies are perfect for a cozy snack or dessert, featuring warm cinnamon-spiced dough and a tender bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Butter
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Add-ins
- 3 cup Quick Cooking Oats
- 1 cup Raisins
- 1 cup Assorted Nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Beat together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. This creaming process helps to incorporate air, yielding tender cookies.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Blend Wet and Dry Mixtures: Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture and mix thoroughly until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Oats, Raisins, and Nuts: Stir in the quick-cooking oats, raisins, and assorted nuts. The oats contribute chewiness, while raisins and nuts add sweetness and texture.
- Shape Cookies: Drop the cookie dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets, spacing them to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven until golden at the edges but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the sheets and place them on wire racks to cool completely, which helps set their texture and prevents sogginess.
Notes
- For crunchier cookies, use old-fashioned rolled oats instead of quick-cooking oats.
- Assorted nuts can be omitted or substituted with your favorites like walnuts, pecans, or almonds based on preference or allergies.
- To make these cookies vegan, substitute the butter with plant-based margarine, the milk with almond or soy milk, and use a flax egg instead of a chicken egg.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Adding a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves can enhance the spicy warmth of the cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 to 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: oatmeal cookies, raisin cookies, classic cookies, homemade cookies, cinnamon cookies, nutty cookies, chewy cookies
