Baking & Dessert · Dessert
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Soft oatmeal cookies filled with warm cinnamon and plenty of chewy raisins.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 10–12 minutes
- Total time
- 30 minutes
- Servings
- 20 cookies

Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (100 g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 mL)
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135 g)
- 3/4 cup raisins (110 g)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop the dough into evenly sized balls and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack and serving.