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A close-up of several freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies on a cooling rack.

Quick way to grow perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These classic oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with plump raisins. They're quick to make and perfect for a comforting treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Stir in the old-fashioned rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still soft.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra chewiness, underbake the cookies slightly. You can substitute dried cranberries or chocolate chips for raisins if desired.