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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: The Best Homemade Treat for Everyone

A classic chewy oatmeal raisin cookies recipe made better with old-fashioned rolled oats, browned butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 262 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup raisins

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven - Set the oven rack to the center position. Preheat to 375ºF (191ºC). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the Dry Ingredients - Whisk flour, salt, and baking soda together in a small bowl.
  • Brown the Butter - Heat butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to melt evenly. Stir and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan with a spatula until the butter is golden brown and nutty in aroma, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Mix the Sugars - Transfer browned butter to a large bowl, scraping the bits from the pan. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and oil. Whisk together until combined.
  • Make the Dough - Whisk in eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Use a spatula to fold in the flour mixture until combined, 1 minute.
  • Add the Oats and Raisins - Stir in oats and raisins until combined. The dough will be stiff in texture.
  • Shape the Cookies - Divide the dough into 3-tablespoon (60g) portions. Roll into a ball and place 2" apart on the baking sheet, 8 cookies per pan. Use the bottom of a large measuring cup to press each dough ball into 2 ½-inch wide cookies. Re-form edges into a circle if needed.
  • Bake - Bake one cookie sheet at a time. The edges should be set, lightly browned on the surface, and the centers soft but not wet, about 8 to 10 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through.
  • Let Them Cool - Cool the cookies for 5 minutes and then transfer them to a wire rack. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

Cookie Dough Size: 2 ounces; 60g; 3 tablespoons. Make it Gluten-Free: Substitute gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour, and make sure the rolled oats are certified gluten-free. I recommend Bob's Redmill 1:1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour. Storing: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days at room temperature. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 137mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword Baked Good, Classic Recipe, Cookies, Dessert, Homemade Treat, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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