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A stack of oatmeal raisin cookies. The top cookie has a bite out of it showing the gooey cookie centre.

The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Olivia Daly
The best oatmeal raisin cookie with the most delicious crispy caramelized edges and perfectly soft centres. A quick cookie that's ready in less than 30 minutes.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 17
Calories 171 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup (120g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (90g) all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cup (150g) quick oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (140g) raisins

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugars. Cream them together, beating on medium speed for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the egg to the butter mixture and mix until combined. Add in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  • Add the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Mix on low speed until combined. Add the raisins and mix until just combined. Set the dough aside to rest for 10 minutes at room temperature. (This helps the cookies be a little thicker)
  • While you wait, line or spray a baking sheet and set aside. Preheat your oven to 350℉.
  • Once your dough has rested, scoop 2 tbsp size cookies and ensure they're at least 2 inches apart on the pan. Top with additional raisins if you like. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
  • Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, using a glass or something similar that's bigger than the cookies, swirl it around the cookies to make them round. These cookies will spread a bit and this helps bring them back together and give them the perfect caramelized crinkly edges.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to completely cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cookieCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 16gCalcium: 29mg
Keyword cinnamon oatmeal raisin cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies
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