The Best Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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There is something super comforting about chewy oatmeal raisin cookies. They always make me feel warm and cozy, like I’m wearing my favourite sweater that I should have thrown out months ago but can’t because nothing else fits the same. These cookies are extra chewy and full of flavour, not hard and crunchy like others you may have made. This is the chewy oatmeal raisin cookie recipe you’ve been looking for!

Why you’ll love this chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe

Ingredient List

• Rolled Oats: 3 cups. I’ve used both old fashioned and quick oats, both have made deliciously chewy oatmeal raisin cookies.

• Butter: 1 Cup of melted, unsalted butter. Make sure to let you butter cool to room temperature before mixing in your sugar.
  

• Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup of granulated sugar will help balance the flavours and adds a slight crisp to the edges.
  

• Brown Sugar: 1 cup of packed brown sugar adds to the chewiness and a warm caramel like flavour to the raisin oatmeal cookies.
  

• Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon adds depth and a feeling of nostalgia to the cookies.
  

• Eggs: 2 large eggs to help bind everything together.
  

• Molasses: 2 tablespoons of molasses adds so much flavour and richness to the cookies and helps balance out the sugar. My favourite element by far, aside from the raisins.
  

• Vanilla Extract: Another essential ingredient to help round everything out and adds some aromatics to the chewy oatmeal raisin cookies!
  

• Flour: 2 Cups of all purpose flour.
  

• Baking Soda: 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to help the oats brown and cook evenly.
  

• Salt: 3/4 teaspoon of salt to add some contrast and to bring out all the flavours.
  

• Cornstarch: 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch. The secret weapon to keeping your cookies nice and moist.
  

• Raisins: 3/4 Cup of the classic raisin. This is the star of the show.
  

• Golden Raisins: 1/2 Cup of the golden raisins adds a bit of a brighter and sweeter kick to the chewy oatmeal raisin cookies.

How to Make Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Start with the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together. Mix in the two large eggs completely before adding your vanilla extract and the 2 tablespoons of molasses. Stir to combine and set aside.

Mix your dry ingredients: In a separate medium mixing bowl combine flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.

Combine your wet and dry ingredients: Slowly begin to incorporate your dry mixture into your wet mixture, allowing the flour to be mixed in fully before adding more. Your dough should have a peanut butter like feel at this point.

Add the oats and raisins: Next pour in your rolled oats and both types of raisins. Stir together making sure that the raisins are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.

Preheat Oven: This is the perfect time to pre-heat your oven to 350℉. While your oven is heating up prepare you cookie sheet by lining it with parchment paper.

Scoop Cookies: Once your oven is heated, evenly scoop your cookie dough into 2 tablespoon sized balls. Space them 1-2 inches apart.

Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies begin to brown. The middle of the cookies may still look underbaked which is fine. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them continue to cook while they cool completely to room temperature.

Quick Tips:

Cool the cookie dough before scooping: After you mix in the oats and raisins and you’re waiting for your oven to heat, throw your cookie dough into the fridge for 10 minutes to allow it to cool down. This will make it much less sticky and easier to work with when you go to scoop it onto your baking sheet.

Let your cookies fully cool: These chewy oatmeal raisin cookies will come out of the oven while they’re slightly undercooked so they are very soft and breakable. Let your cookies cool completely on your cookie sheet before trying to moving them or separate them if they spread together.

Make your cookie dough in advance: This cookie dough can be made a head of time. Cover your dough and let it rest in the fridge overnight to save time if you have a busy day.

Freeze your cookies: These chewy oatmeal raisin cookies freeze very well and can store in your freezer for a couple of weeks.

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