Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Lately, these easy oatmeal raisin cookies have been on a huge repeat in my house. My boys like to eat them in the morning as a breakfast side, and I like to eat them as a snack. I find they’re a great replacement for some other not-as-good-for-you snacks that I often crave (I know you know what I mean!).

Nothing compares to the smell that wafts through the home when these cookies bake. Consider this recipe a candle and a plate of cookies all wrapped in one! You’re going to love everything about it — the process and the tasty result!

Using Applesauce vs. Butter

After testing this recipe countless times, I’ve determined that both applesauce or butter work to make these delicious cookies. However, the texture of the cookie does change depending on which you use.

• Applesauce: If you use applesauce, it’s a slightly “healthier”, less buttery cookie. These cookies are spongier and have a more cake-like texture.
• Butter: If you use butter, the cookies will be especially crispy and crunchy on the outside, but still have a chewy texture on the inside.

How to Prepare Oatmeal Cookies

This 10-ingredient oatmeal raisin cookie recipe comes together in a pinch. Ready for soft, chewy cookies with the perfect crispy exterior? Let’s go.

• Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter/applesauce with the brown sugar. Follow with the eggs, vanilla extract, and honey.
• Sift in the dry ingredients: Use a fine mesh sieve or flour sifter to sift the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon into the wet ingredients. Then, stir the flour mixture in with a rubber spatula as you go. Lastly, stir in the rolled oats and raisins.
• Portion out the dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion out evenly-sized cookie dough balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake: Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes or until they are golden brown. Place the cookies on a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!

Tips to Nail this Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

I’ve compiled a list of tips from the tens of times I’ve made these simple oatmeal raisin cookies. Read below to help you get the best oatmeal raisin cookies and solve any issues you may find yourself having when baking.

• ​Measure the flour correctly: Most people don’t measure flour correctly when baking. Instead of packing it tightly, fill the measuring cup with loose spoonfuls to prevent yourself from using too much.
• Use old fashioned or rolled oats: It’s important to use the right kind of oats. For the best texture, opt for old-fashioned oats or rolled oats. They hold up much better in the oven and yield a nicer bite. A common mistake is using quick oats, which turn the texture of the cookies mushy due to their speedy cooking time.
• Sift the dry ingredients for better texture: Dry ingredients are prone to clumping. To prevent dry pockets from forming in your cookies, sift the dry ingredients in before mixing them in.
• Opt for brown sugar over granulated white sugar: Brown sugar is one of the key ingredients in any great oatmeal cookie recipe. It gives a warm depth of flavor and a chewier, softer cookie. Choose brown sugar instead of white sugar if you can!
• Add different ingredients: If you want to add a bit more texture to your cookies, add in chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds). Or, chocolate chips are amazing, too!
• Avoid overmixing: Overmixing leads to hard cookies. To prevent this from happening, fold the flour in with a spatula only until it’s just incorporated.
• Soften the butter: If you’re planning to use butter, make sure it is softened but still slightly firm to the touch. The butter should give way when you press a finger into it, but still somewhat maintain it’s shape. If the butter is too soft, your cookies may turn out like mine did on the bottom pan (see picture below). When I used slightly colder/more firm butter, my cookies came out perfect (like the ones on the top pan).

Storing & Freezing the Cookies

Whether you need to store a couple of leftover cookies or you want to freeze some for a rainy day, here are all the ways to store oatmeal raisin cookies.

• Room temperature: To keep cookies fresh for up to five days, store them in an airtight container or sealable plastic bag on the counter. This keeps them from turning stale and helps them retain their moisture.
• Freezer (Raw or Baked): To keep cookies on hand for up to three months, freeze the raw dough balls or the baked cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once completely frozen, transfer them to a freezer safe container.

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• The Best Shortbread Cookies – Buttery shortbread biscuits

Recipe

Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

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Servings

35 cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

This oatmeal raisin cookie recipe tastes just like grandma's. They're soft and chewy — the perfect blend of tangy raisins, spicy cinnamon, and hearty oats!

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter or apple sauce softened (see section on butter vs applesauce)
• 1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter or applesauce together with the 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, incorporate the dry ingredients in 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 the cookies from the baking sheet and allow them to cool on a 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.