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Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients.
  5. Stir in the oats and raisins until well combined.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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