Dessert

The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 10 min
Total Time 15 min
Servings 4

Delicious The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe shared by Guest User on The Forever Cookbook. Learn how to make this amazing dish with our step-by-step instructions.

The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fold in the rolled oats, raisins, and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
  7. Step 7: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Step 8: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Step 9: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Step 10: Enjoy your delicious oatmeal raisin cookies!

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