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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Warm, chewy, and full of cozy flavor — these oatmeal raisin cookies are packed with buttery oats, sweet raisins, and just the right touch of spice. Soft in the middle with crisp edges, they’re the kind of cookie that feels like home.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Cooling 5 minutes mins

Total Time 42 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 Cookies

Equipment

• mixing bowl For combining all your ingredients. Medium or large works best.
• Spatula or Spoon To help mix the dough without overworking it.
• Sifter (Optional) To sift the flour for a lighter texture, especially if your flour is compact.
• Hand MIxer or Stand Mixer For creaming the butter and sugar.
• Cookie Scoop or Spoon To portion out the cookie dough.

Ingredients

  

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla essence/extract
• 1 cup raisins soaked

Instructions

 

• While prepping your ingredients, soak raisins in warm water for 10-15 minutes (optional, but recommended for soft, plump raisins). Drain before using.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together your dry ingredients:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp nutmeg.
• Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream ½ cup softened unsalted butter, ⅓ cup brown sugar, and 2 tbsp granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
• Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well for about 1 minute.
• Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until fully combined.
• Fold in 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, followed by the soaked raisins.
• Using a cookie scoop, portion dough into mounds (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on the baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.
• Cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
• Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Note: My sugar ratio leans toward less sweet than commercial cookies — if you want sweeter cookies adjust granulated sugar to 1/3 cup.

Tip: soak the raisins in warm water for 10 mins, then drain before folding into the dough. This keeps them juicy!

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Soft, Spiced & Chewy: The Oatmeal Raisin Cookie I Crave

 A cozy, cinnamon-kissed cookie that feels like a warm hug in every bite

Oatmeal raisin cookies might just be one the coziest cookie of all time.

What I love most is how multi-layered the flavor is—you get the warmth and spice of cinnamon, the soft sweetness of raisins, that irresistible chewy center, and just a touch of nutmeg that takes everything to another level. Right after red velvet, oatmeal raisin is my favorite. It feels like a hug in cookie form.

These cookies remind me of rainy afternoons curled up with a book, or cold days wrapped in a blanket with a warm drink nearby. Even sharing them with girlfriends during a good laugh makes them extra special. There’s something about the combination of soft texture and bold flavor that just feels like home.

My very first oatmeal raisin memory? McDonald’s. After school, it was either fries or cookies. And if the cookies were fresh out the oven? Game over. I was obsessed. They were so sweet it almost felt illegal for them to be selling it—lol. From there, I tried versions from all kinds of bakeries. Some were hits, some were very much misses. But now that I bake them myself, I can finally make the kind I’ve always wanted: chewy in the middle, rich in cinnamon, bursting with raisins, and kissed with nutmeg.

It’s also one of the few cookies where just one is never enough. Ever.

Ways to Enjoy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Besides Straight from the Tray)

Here are some of my favorite ways to make the most of this classic cookie:

With a scoop of vanilla (or rum & raisin!) ice cream – sandwich-style or crumbled on top
Paired with tea or coffee – especially cinnamon, spiced chai, or black tea
As a picnic or road trip snack – sturdy, comforting, and easy to pack
In a care package – these travel and gift well
On a cozy self-care day – with a blanket, a book, or a movie night

This recipe is one I love coming back to again and again. And now, I get to share it with you. I hope these cookies bring a little warmth into your home and a whole lot of joy into your day.

Let me know if you bake them—tag me or send a message. I’d love to see how they turned out!