Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
The best oatmeal raisin cookies are not only easy to make but are packed with nutritious oats and sweet raisins for a guilt-free indulgence.
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 140
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old fashioned oats (rolled oats)
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
- In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir into the creamed butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
- Stir in oats and raisins until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Chill dough for 30-60 minutes.
- Scoop heaped tablespoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet and gently press down the tops of the cookies to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
Notes
- Oatmeal raisin cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Add a slice of bread to the container to absorb the moisture.
- Once cooled, freeze in an airtight container or a ziptop bag for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 140 | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg