Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are so soft and thick. Super simple and easy to make with no chill time needed. Great for any occasion.
For as long as I can remember, the hubs has been obsessed with oatmeal raisin cookies. Since I am never one to turn down an opportunity to make cookies, I have a recipe that I have been making for him for decades. I’m sort of shocked that I have not shared it here yet.
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I started with my mom’s basic recipe that has been in the family for generations. This recipe has been twisted and tweaked by me over the years to get it just right for the hubs.
But I’m sure the recipe I started with had been given its own twists by each person in the family that made it. Rarely does my family stick to a recipe to the letter.
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Now, when it comes to cookies, I’m all about the thick and chewy. I have never been much of a fan of crunchy or crumbly cookies.
Fortunately, these are super soft and chewy, which makes them just perfect.
But the hubs and I still go back and forth on the raisins. He loves them and I definitely prefer chocolate chips instead.
The other thing about these cookies is the walnuts. I really love the added texture they add to these cookies.
They also balance the pops of sweetness with the raisins. Definitely a great pairing if you ask me.
These will certainly be your go-to recipe for fall parties, potlucks, back to school events. They are perfect for gift giving too.
Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I make this recipe with another type of nut?
Yes- that would work just fine. These are also great with pecans or macadamia nuts.
Can I make this recipe without nuts?
Sure, you can do that too. This recipe is still delicious without the nuts.
What is the best way to store leftover cookies?
The easiest way is to place in a large airtight container & store at room temperature. I like a large plastic bowl with a lid or a zip-top bag works great too.
Can I make this recipe without raisins?
Sure. If you like your oatmeal cookies without raisins, go ahead and leave them out. You can also replace them with chocolate chips, dried cranberries or even dried dates.
How many does this serve?
This recipe makes just 24 regular-size cookies. I measured the dough at approx 1/4 cup per cookie, so if you make them smaller, then you’ll have more.
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Can this recipe be doubled?
Yes, absolutely. If 24 cookies just aren’t enough, I completely understand. You can most definitely double this recipe to meet your needs.
Should I use salted or unsalted butter?
I personally use whatever I have on hand. But if you are watching your salt intake, stick with the unsalted butter for these cookies. Our original recipe called for unsalted butter but then years ago I tried it with salted butter & liked them just the same.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies?
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper and then set them aside.
- Place the butter in a small bowl and melt it in the microwave for about 30-60 seconds. Set it aside to cool to room temperature.
- Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl – making sure to spoon and level your flour. (please don’t scoop it for these cookies.) Set it aside.
- Beat together the melted butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large mixer bowl.
- Add in vanilla, egg, egg yolk and cinnamon, beating 2-3 minutes or until light and creamy.
- Slowly stir in the flour mixture, taking care to not overmix. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the oats, raisins and nuts.
- Place large spoonfuls, approx 1/4 cup each onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing 1-2″ apart.
- Add any additional raisins or nuts into the tops of the dough if desired.
- Bake 14-16 minutes or until slightly golden brown around the edges but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Don’t over-bake. The cookies will set as they cool. You want to keep them chewy.
- If you make smaller cookies, please reduce the baking time.
Do I have to chill the dough?
Nope! That is the best part of this cookie recipe. No chilling required, which means that you can satisfy that craving in less than 30 minutes.
Can I use a gluten-free flour?
I’m not sure just yet. I have been meaning to give this a try but haven’t had a chance. If you do try this, I would recommend using a 1:1 flour like this one as I don’t believe it would require additional ingredients that are typically called for when trying to make baked recipes in a gluten-free version. Please come back & tell me how they turned out.
How do I properly measure the flour?
The official way is to spoon the flour into the measuring cup & level off. You want to make sure you do this for this cookie recipe. This makes sure the flour isn’t packed tightly into your measuring cup, adding more than you need, as that will make your cookies too dry.
Do I really need old-fashioned oats?
So the old-fashioned oats will give the texture you want in these cookies. This is what makes the cookies chewier. I don’t recommend using quick-cook as they are often used in other cookie recipes as a replacement for flour. Those oats would soak up too much of the moisture in the cookies making them tough and dry.
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To make this recipe you will need…
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- table salt
- butter
- brown sugar
- granulated sugar
- vanilla
- egg
- egg yolk
- ground cinnamon
- old-fashioned oats
- raisins
- walnuts
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- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- table salt
- light brown sugar
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon
- Old-Fashioned Oats
- raisins
- walnuts
- parchment paper
- 3/4 sheet pans
- mixer
- mixing bowl
- spatulas
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
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Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp table salt
- ¾ cup butter - melted
- 1 cup brown sugar - packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1½ cups old-fashioned oats
- 1¼ cup raisins
- ¾ cup walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper and then set them aside.
- Place the butter in a small bowl and melt it in the microwave for about 30-60 seconds. Set it aside to cool to room temperature.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl – making sure to spoon and level your flour. (please don’t scoop it for these cookies.) Set it aside.
- Beat together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixer bowl.
- Add in vanilla, egg, egg yolk and cinnamon, beating 2-3 minutes or until light and creamy.
- Slowly stir in the flour mixture, taking care to not overmix. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in the oats, raisins, and nuts.
- Place large spoonfuls, approx 1/4 cup each onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing 1-2″ apart.
- Add any additional raisins or nuts into the tops of the dough if desired.
- Bake 14-16 minutes or until slightly golden brown around the edges but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Don’t over-bake. The cookies will set as they cool. You want to keep them chewy.
- If you make smaller cookies, please reduce the baking time.
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