Made oatmeal raisin cookies

Oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic treat that combines the chewy goodness of oats with the sweetness of raisins. Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for making homemade oatmeal raisin cookies:

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 1/2 cups raisins (or more, if you love raisins!)

• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (for extra crunch)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

2. Cream the Butter and Sugars:

   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed.

3. Add the Eggs and Vanilla:

   • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine the Dry Ingredients:

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

5. Mix in the Oats and Raisins:

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.

   • Stir in the oats and raisins (and nuts, if using).

6. Form the Cookies:

   • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading.

7. Bake:

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, but the centers are still soft. For chewy cookies, take them out just when the edges are golden. If you prefer crisper cookies, bake a little longer.

8. Cool:

   • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Tips:

• For a fun twist, you can substitute the raisins with other dried fruit like cranberries or cherries.

• To make these cookies extra chewy, you can refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

• If you want to make your cookies crispier, you can flatten the dough balls slightly before baking.

These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with the perfect balance of sweetness and spice—an absolute favorite for many! Enjoy!