Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Nothing compares to the smells that will waft through your home as these cookies bake. Consider this recipe a candle and a plate of cookies all wrapped in one! As an avid baker and lover of all desserts with dried fruits and oats, I knew I had to figure out how to make the best oatmeal raisin cookies on the planet. It just had to be done. You’re going to love just how moist and full of texture they are! 

Using Applesauce vs. Butter

Before you get to baking, it’s important to note that there are two different ways to approach this recipe: 1) using applesauce and 2) using butter. Both are equally delicious but using applesauce results in an overall healthier cookie. If you use butter, be mindful that if you over bake the cookies they will turn out especially crispy.

Choose the Right Kind of Oats

The key to making amazing oatmeal raisin cookies is choosing the right kind of oats. For the best texture, always opt old-fashioned oats or rolled oats. They hold up much better in the oven and yield a much nicer bite. A common mistake is using quick oats, which turn the texture of the cookies mushy due to their speedy cooking time.

Making this Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

This 10-ingredient oatmeal cookie recipe comes together in a pinch. Below, find a simplified overview of the recipe before you dive in.

• Get the Oven Ready: First things first, preheat oven to 350°F.
• Mix the Wet Ingredients: Using an electric mixer, beat the butter or applesauce with the brown sugar in a large bowl, followed by the eggs, vanilla extract, and honey. 
• Sift in the Dry Ingredients: Using a fine-mesh sieve or flour sifter, sift the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon into the wet ingredients, mixing the flour mixture in with a spatula as you go. Lastly, stir in the rolled oats and raisins.  
• Portion out the Cookie Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out even-sized cookie dough balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Place the cookies on a wire rack to cool. Enjoy! 

3 Tips for Nailing this Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

• ​Sift the dry ingredients for better texture. Dry ingredients are prone to having lumps. To prevent dry pockets from forming in your cookies, sift the dry ingredients before incorporating them into the cookie dough.
• Use brown sugar over granulated white sugar. Brown sugar is hands down one of the most key ingredients for any great oatmeal cookie recipe. Using it over white granulated sugar adds such a depth of flavor.
• Experiment with different ingredients. If you want to add a bit more texture to your cookies, add in some chopped walnuts or pecans, or chocolate chips. 

How to Store or Freeze Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Whether you need to store a couple of leftover cookies or would like to freeze some for a rainy day, find all the top storage tips you need here.

• Room Temperature: To keep cookies fresh for up to 5 days, store them in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag on the counter. This will keep them from turning stale and help them to retain their moisture. 
• Refrigerator (Raw): If you want to make the cookie dough a day or two in advance before baking, store it in a large bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap. 
• Freezer (Raw or Baked): To keep cookies on hand for up to 3 months, freeze the raw dough balls or baked cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once completely frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag and label it with the day’s date. 

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Recipe

Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

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Servings

35 cookies

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

This oatmeal raisin cookie recipe yields soft and chewy cookies each and every time. Packed with tender raisins and earthy rolled oats!

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter or apple sauce
• 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 3 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter or applesauce together with brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla extract, and honey.
  
• Sift the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon into the wet ingredients, using a spatula to incorporate the dry ingredients as you go. Finally, stir in the rolled oats and the raisins.
  
• Using a spoon or cookie scoop, assemble similar-sized round portions of dough about 1-inch apart on a lined baking sheet.
  
• Bake them for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cookies turn golden brown. Remove cookies from baking sheets and allow them to cool on wire rack. Enjoy!
  

Nutrition Facts

Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 141 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 23mg8%

Sodium 85mg4%

Potassium 82mg2%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 176IU4%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 17mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.