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Tender Soft Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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These oatmeal raisin cookies are tender, soft, and chewy with a perfect balance of cinnamon and brown sugar, featuring plump raisins soaked beforehand for extra juiciness. A comforting homemade treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups rolled oats (160g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (113g), softened
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar (150g)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins (150g), soaked in warm water for 10 minutes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Soak 1 cup of raisins in warm water for 10 minutes to keep them juicy.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Gradually fold the dry oat mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula, mixing just until combined.
  7. Drain and pat dry the soaked raisins, then fold them gently into the cookie dough.
  8. Drop rounded mounds of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, slightly flattening each mound.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to maintain tenderness and chewiness.

Notes

Use softened butter (not melted) to trap air for lighter cookies. Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes to keep them soft and juicy. Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies. Watch baking time closely; cookies continue baking on the hot sheet after removal. Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking if kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.

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