Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chewy oatmeal raisin chocolate chip cookies blend hearty oats, sweet raisins, and rich chocolate chips for a truly satisfying treat. With a quick 10-minute bake time and simple, easy-to-follow steps, they’re perfect for a cozy snack or a crowd-pleasing dessert. Enjoy the delightful balance of textures and flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, cream 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and ⅓ cup granulated sugar for about 1 minute until light and fluffy.
Mix in Egg and Vanilla:
- Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat on low speed until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and (optional) ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Add Dry to Wet:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
Fold in Mix-Ins:
- Gently fold in 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1 cup raisins, and (optional) ½ cup chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
Scoop the Dough:
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Chill (Optional):
- For thicker, chewier cookies, chill the dough on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before baking.
Bake:
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned while the centers remain soft.
Cool:
- Remove the cookies from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.