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A stack of soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with golden edges and plump raisins, sitting on parchment paper with extra raisins scattered around.

Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Stack

These soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are the perfect nostalgic treat — rich with cinnamon, brown sugar, and plump raisins.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in oats and raisins until evenly combined.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra plump raisins, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes and drain before adding to the dough.