Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe (2024)

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Think you don’t like oatmeal raisin cookies? Think again! These soft, chewy cookies will have you craving them regularly!


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Serves: 48

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

These soft, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies will have you craving them regularly!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions

Nutrition

Calories: 92 kcal · Carbohydrates: 15 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 3 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 14 mg · Sodium: 77 mg · Potassium: 53 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 7 g · Vitamin A: 99 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 9 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • Large Bowl

  • cookie sheets

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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  1. cambric cotton, pins and needles says:

    Yummy, and the best thing about this recipe, I have all the ingredients and I understand what they are. Being from the land down under I sometimes have a problem with some ingredients. this on will be in the oven in the morning, thankyou

  2. Eric Pepple says:

    You gals make the best cookies! Great job :)

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

  3. Aimee says:

    Yum! Everyone always complains about having raisins in cookies, but a good oatmeal raisin? I love them!

  4. A web surfer says:

    No words describe this recipe...

  5. Kim says:

    Yum! I'm making these cookies now! Can't wait until they cool down they smell AMAZING!

  6. Leslie Moran says:

    made these for a friend and turned out great, wonderful receipe <3

  7. jodi says:

    Could I use quick oats?

  8. Cyd says:

    Quick oats will work just fine!

  9. Monica Spencer says:

    Made your chewy oatmeal raisin cookies. They don't begin to be as good as the oatmeal raisin cookie on the Quaker Oatmeal box. Very disappointed. Threw out the recipe.

  10. Cyd says:

    Yes, quick oats will work great!

  11. Cor says:

    I made these today and they came out horrible. I threw them out. I am not sure why it turned out bad because I did follow the recipe to a T.

  12. Mindi says:

    I made these today and I doubled the batch. I'm glad I didn't read the comments first (I usually do) because mine tired out excellent! They were perfectly sweet and chewy. Thank you for the recipe! I will be making these again.

  13. Michelle says:

    Perfect oatmeal raisin cookie. Soft, great flavor, and the perfect balance of oatmeal cookie sweetness without over kill. Making this my go to oatmeal cookie recipe. Thanks for sharing!

  14. Judy says:

    These came out delicious. So chewy and soft. Definitely going to be baking them again.

  15. Marla Maxwell says:

    Great recipe! Made four dozen this afternoon, they didn't disappoint! Exactly the type of cookie I was looking for. They were crispy around the edges and soft and chewy in the middle. Thanks Six Sisters Stuff!

  16. Melissa says:

    I'm making these right now and they are not fluffy and chewy. They are flat and a bit crunchy. They are still edibr, but not the warm chewy treat I was looking for. Disappointed!

  17. Veman says:

    I made them tonight and they came out great. First time I've ever made cookies from scratch!

  18. Erin says:

    I made these for the first time tonight, and the first round out of the oven were flat, oily, and very spread out, not at all fluffy! I used new baking soda so I don't think that was the problem. After that first round, I added in an extra 1/3 c flour and made sure the next round were definitely small rounded spoonfuls without getting carried away and making big spoons. The second round turned out much better, still not as fluffy but they weren't so terribly flat. The taste is great, though, and with the adjustments adding more flour I was overall pleased.

  19. sabee says:

    These cookies turned out fantastic even without the baking soda (I'm at a hotel and had everything except that on hand)! I made a couple alterations, mainly because A) I LOVE cinnamon, so I added a bit more , and B) Being that I had diced, dried plums, dried blueberries, and a mix of different raisins, I used all 3 in my cookies...after letting them hangout in a little bourbon first ;)Needless to say, this recipe is easy and delicious. They were a hit at the office n_n

  20. sabee says:

    Ps. for people experiencing problems with the cookies (any co*kies ever) spreading too much in the oven, after prepping your cookie sheet with cookie dough goodness, stick the sheet in the freezer for 5min then straight into the oven. This will keep the cookie tighter and more concise :)Mine came out perfectly round and puffy without the baking soda (eggs are a mild leavener themselves.) In this recipe, baking soda is more for oxidation (ie. making the cookies get a lovely, golden color) not to leaven. Baking soda needs an acid (ie. vinegar) to create that reaction.

  21. Michelle Buck says:

    WORST recipe ever! I followed the recipe exactly and these cookies came out flat and not soft at all! So angry! Wasted a lot of ingredients and time on these cookies. What a waste!

  22. Emilie Lobach says:

    These cookies are easy to make and absolutely delicious!!

  23. angela says:

    Made these last week! THEY WERE AMAZING!!!!! Thanks for the recipe!!!

  24. Skye says:

    I had the exact same experience. I do not know how the cookies in the picture could have come from this recipe.

  25. T says:

    I agree! Don't waste your time making these! Turned out salty and bad texture...

  26. barbie says:

    What size eggs...and salted or unsalted butter...also..did you use a spoon to measure your flour or scoop it up with the measuring cup. Lastly...do you think I could add extra raisins?

  27. Cyd says:

    We use large eggs, you can use salted or unsalted butter-either one works great. We just scooped the flour with the measuring cup. You can add extra raisins if you wish.

  28. Vicki says:

    An excellent cookie - great taste and texture. I absolutely do not understand the negative comments. I baked my cookies for 13 minutes on Silpat and they were perfect. Thank you for the delicious recipe. It is a keeper.

  29. Cyd says:

    Thanks Vicki for you sweet comment. They are delicious cookies.

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FAQs

Should you soak raisins before baking cookies? ›

Raisins: I love to soak the raisins in warm water before using. This step is optional, but it guarantees they are plump and soft. Blot dry before adding to cookie dough. (You can also use this cookie dough to make my white chocolate chip cherry oatmeal cookies.)

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Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, which can produce tough cookies. If the recipe doesn't call for an electric mixer, mix in dry ingredients using a wooden spoon.

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They really are fantastic. Basically, for Laura Bush's Famous Cowboy Cookes you take traditional chocolate chip cookie dough and stuff it with oats, coconut, pecans and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Resulting in these oh-so-chewy, flavorful and delicious cookies!

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Adding too many eggs can result in gummy, cake-like cookies. Adding too few eggs can result in dry, crumbly cookies.

How do you make raisins hard and chewy? ›

Try sautéing them the raisins in oil over medium heat, stirring frequently until they are puffy and round. Let them cool, and you will be left with extra chewy raisins, similar to the texture of ones in a granola bar.

How long should you soak raisins in water before baking? ›

Place the dried fruits in a bowl and pour enough liquid over them to completely cover the raisins. The soaking time can vary depending on the liquid used. Generally, about 10 to 15 minutes in warm liquid is sufficient. However, if you're using a liquid at room temperature, leave them for at least 30 minutes.

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How do you keep cookies chewy? ›

Keep Them Sealed

The key to keeping cookies fresh and soft is to seal them in an airtight container, like a resealable freezer bag. And here's a nifty little trick: add a piece of bread to the bag.

Why are my cookies not chewy? ›

The ingredients you use and how you shape your cookies both play an important role in whether your cookies turn out crispy or chewy. The type of flour and sugar you use, if your cookie dough contains eggs, and whether you use melted or softened butter all factor into the crispy-chewy equation, too.

What does cornstarch do in cookies? ›

As Levy Beranbaum writes in The Baking Bible, replacing a little bit of the flour in the dough with cornstarch results in “a more delicate cookie that is also easier to pipe or push through a cookie press.” Adding cornstarch helps tenderize tough gluten, contributing to a softer cookie dough with a finer crumb after ...

Should raisins be soaked or not? ›

Digestive Delight: Soaking softens the raisins, making them easier to digest, especially for those with sensitive stomachs. Additionally, the soaking process activates enzymes that aid in breaking down nutrients, leading to better absorption.

What does soaking raisins in water do? ›

Additionally, soaked raisins are more hydrating and help alleviate constipation due to their high fiber content. They also release natural sugars more slowly, providing a sustained energy boost without spiking blood sugar levels.

Why do you soak raisins in baking soda and water? ›

Simple Explanation: Raisins are denser than water. So when raisins are added to the water, it just sinks. But when vinegar and baking soda are added in, they create a carbon dioxide gas which then attaches to the raisins- raising them to the surface.

What kind of raisins are best for baking cookies? ›

Although I like to use dark raisins in these cookies you could also use golden raisins. Both dark and golden raisins are simply dried Thompson seedless grapes.

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