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A close-up stack of homemade chewy oatmeal raisin cookies on a dark plate, showing golden edges and plump raisins.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

These classic oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, chewy, and warmly spiced with cinnamon—perfect for a comforting homemade sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup raisins

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Cream the butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  6. Fold in the raisins evenly.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  8. Flatten slightly and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add chopped walnuts or a pinch of nutmeg to the dough.