Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Soft and chewy old fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies are delicious and easy to make! Loaded with warm cinnamon spice, sweet raisins and a thick oat texture, your family will love these moist homemade cookies.
Equipment
- 2 baking sheets
- hand beater or stand mixer
- mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons butter (softened)*
- ⅔ cup granulate sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons milk (2% or whole milk)
- ⅔ cup raisins**
- ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
*If you use unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
**Soak the raisins in boiling water for 15 minutes then drain well.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer cream the butter and sugar for 2-3 minutes. Then beat in the vanilla, then beat in the egg, add the oats and mix to combine, add the milk and combine, then add the dry ingredients and combine. On low speed add the raisins and walnut, mix just until combine. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 30-60 minutes.
- Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On prepared baking sheet, place golf size balls of cookie dough. Bake for 10-15 minutes until very lightly browned. Let cool 10 minutes on the baking sheet then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
These oatmeal raisin cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. Add a piece of bread to the container to help your cookies stay softer longer.
You can also freeze the cookies. Freeze cooked and cooled cookies in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw and enjoy!
You can also freeze the cookie dough. Place the cookie dough balls on a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze 1-2 hours until firm. Transfer them to a freezer safe container and store them for up to 3 months. When ready to bake, remove from the freezer and bake from frozen adding a few minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 101IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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