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Classic Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are thick, soft, chewy and just perfect.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 cookies
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Jessica

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tbs molasses
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized bowl, toss flour, oats, baking soda, cornstarch, salt cinnamon and nutmeg together. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, vanilla and molasses and mix until smooth. Pour in the flour/oat mixture and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix. Stir in the raisins by hand with a rubber spatula. Chill dough for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Roll 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball and place on prepared cookie sheet 2" apart. Repeat this step for the remaining dough. Place the dough that is not being used back into the refrigerator until ready to use so it stays cold.
  • Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes. They will look a little wet in the center and undone but this is okay. They will firm up as they cool to room temperature - this is what keeps them soft. If you like a crunchier cookie, simply bake longer.

Notes

Storage instructions: Classic oatmeal raisin cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Freezing instructions: Freeze baked cookies or raw dough for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg