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The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with crispy edges, chewy center and delicious flavor. Bar none, simply the best.
I always smilewhen I see a recipe with 'The Best" in the title because how can you say somethingis the best? Isn’t it subjective? Well let me tell you something, theseoatmeal raisin cookies are the best.
The method to making these cookies may surprise you as it’s not conventional. Aftertesting and making so many batches of cookies, I found it took an unconventional method to deliver the very best cookie that was delicious and somewhat addictive.
My goal for the perfect oatmeal raisin cookie...
- Crispy and crunchy on the edges
- Not so crunchy that it crumbles all over the place
- A chewy center to counter the crispy edge
- Lots of raisins for that chew
- Easy to make not requiring a mixer
- Flavor
Did I accomplish them? Yes. Yes, I did.
Here's the how to...
In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the raisins and oatmeal. Set aside to cool while you gather your remaining ingredients.
In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, add the eggs, sugars, and vanilla. Whisk until thoroughly combined. It starts out thick but don't worry, it all comes together.
Add the oat mixture along with the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until everything is combined.
Scoop the doughand place onto a baking sheet that is lined with parchment. The scoop I use measures2 tablespoons and creates golf ball sized rounds. Space about 2 inches apart.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 - 15minutes.
Let cool on rack. I bet that will only be a few minutes because you will be tempted to dive in right away. Who could blame you?
The dough can be scooped and placed in a freezer bag for later use. Want just a few to satisfy your sweet tooth? Set the toaster oven to 350 degrees and bake! You may need to add a minute or two to the baking time.
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The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
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These cookies are crispy around the edges and chewy towards the center. Simply the best oatmeal raisin cookies.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Author: Natalie Gregory
Ingredients
- 2 cups raisins
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 2 cups quick oats* See Notes
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup dark brown sugar**
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan (4 quarts works), melt the butter then stir in the raisins and oats. Set aside to cool.
Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs with the sugars and vanilla.
Add the flour and the oats to the sugar mixture and stir together with a spatula or wooden spoon.
Scoop up golf ball size rounds (2 tablespoons) spacing about 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 11 to 13 minutes until cookies are light golden. Repeat with remaining dough.
Cool on rack.
Notes
*If using whole oats, add an extra cup.
**Using dark brown sugar gives a wonderful flavor and extra chew.
If you freeze some for later use, add a minute or two to the baking time.
Nutritional Information
I don't post the nutritional value because I don't trust the accuracy of the nutritional apps. I’m not a nutritionist and don't want to post misinformation.
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Reader Interactions
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Tibisay Mercera
By far the absolutely best! Thank you for this recipe!
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Natalie
Thank you for the compliment and for commenting. 🙂
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Emily Peters
These cookies are so YUM! Probably my favorite I’ve ever tried!! Such good flavor, chewy, soft and moist! The whole family loved em, and they were gone within a week lol. Only thing I would say is the dough came out a bit sticky, so I had to add a bit more flour than called for; but overall great cookies and great recipe!Reply
Natalie
I'm happy you enjoyed them! 🙂
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Kendra Bleak
All the men in my life (dad, brother and husband) love oatmeal raisin cookies, so I'm always trying to find a good flavorful recipe....These my friend are IT. Amazing flavor and texture. Thanks for sharing.Reply
Natalie
What a compliment! Thank you and I'm glad they love them. 🙂
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Sara
You will probably laugh, but I read your comment about everyone proclaiming to have the best oatmeal raisin cookie or any cookie for that matter and I seriously view things the same way. 🙂 I did make some tweaks to this recipe since I have been researching how to make them since it's my husbands favorite. I only had salted butter so I completely omitted the salt and only use Kerrygold Butter when baking. 🙂 I also only used organic sprouted quick oats because they are easier to digest. I always add a bit more cinnamon in recipes so I think I added more like a tablespoon lol. The only other addition I added was golden raisins because I was reading in an Amish recipe they use golden raisins because they are "fruitier" and they are these dehydrated raisins we get at the store. We all know the Amish know how to cook also so I gave it a go. These cookies are BY FAR the best and the omission of salt was not noticeable since I did use salted butter. 10/10 will make again.Reply
Natalie
Yes, if you use salted butter then it's fine to omit the salt. I like to control the salt so I use unsalted but when that isn't available, I just use salted butter. I also use organic glyphosate-free oats so the recipe wasn't altered much at all! I'm happy you liked them!
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Jill
Amazing comfort food cookies!!! Thanks for a fantastic recipe!Reply
Natalie
You are very welcome! Thank you for stopping by! 🙂
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Debbie Brelia
These are my go to cookies now. They are so soft moist chewy and delicious. I added a little more vanilla than it called for, but they are so good. I recommend trying them.Reply
Natalie
Awesome! Thank you for commenting! 🙂
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