Best Chewy Oatmeal Cookies Ever
My favorite oatmeal cookie recipe! Soft and chewy, perfectly spiced, dotted with juicy raisins and crunchy walnuts. These cookies are a classic American dessert that always satisfies.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour scoop and level to measure
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened slightly, still cold and firm
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups rolled old fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins preferably from a freshly opened package
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line rimmed 18 by 13-inch baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt for 20 seconds, set aside.
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until combined.
- Mix in one egg, then blend in second egg and vanilla.
- Add flour mixture and mix just until combined then mix in oats, raisins and walnuts.
- Scoop dough out and shape into 1.5-inch balls (or 40 grams each), transfer to prepared baking sheet fitting 12 per sheet and spacing 2-inches apart.
- Bake in preheated oven until golden brown on edges and nearly set (center should look under-baked), about 12 - 14 minutes.
- Let cool on baking sheet for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
For even softer cookies, soak the raisins in hot water for 20 minutes before use. You can also substitute walnuts with pecans or add orange zest for a citrus twist.