Here’s a delightful Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe for your cozy snow day
Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with comforting flavors. Oatmeal cookies hold a special place in our hearts. They evoke memories of cozy afternoons, warm kitchens, and the comforting aroma of freshly baked treats. These chewy oatmeal cookies strike the perfect balance between wholesome goodness and indulgent flavor. Let's make a batch of these delightful morsels.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie
Here’s a delightful Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe for your cozy snow day:
Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with comforting flavors. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon molasses secret ingredient!
- 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins soaked in warm water and blotted dry
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Cream butter + sugars:
- Use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter with both sugars until smooth (about 2 minutes on medium speed).
- Add eggs + vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in oats + raisins:
- Stir in the oats until well combined.
- Add the soaked and blotted raisins (and optional chopped walnuts if desired).
- Chill the dough:
- Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (this helps enhance the flavors and texture).
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Scoop and bake:
- Scoop out heaping tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them on a baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Slightly flatten each cookie with your fingers.
- Bake:
- Bake for 10 to 14 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers are soft.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these warm, buttery, and cinnamon-spiced oatmeal raisin cookies with a cup of hot cocoa or tea! They’re perfect for snowy days. 😊
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Variations
- Classic Raisin and Walnut: Fold in plump raisins and chopped walnuts for a timeless combination or make them BOOZY by soaking your raisins in some bourbon or rum before tossing them in the batter.
- Chocolate Lover's Dream: Add Numerous chocolate chips for a gooey chocolatey delight.
- Fruity Medley (one of my favorite versions): Mix in dried cranberry, apricots, and orange zest for a fruity flavor.
More Than Just A Treat
These chewy oatmeal cookies are more than just a treat - They're a hug in cookie form. Whether you enjoy them with a glass of milk, a cup of tea, or simply on their own, they're bound to bring comfort and joy. So preheat the oven, gather your ingredients, and let the baking magic begin.
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