#RECIPE FOR CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES FULL#

Make the cookie batter by beating softened butter with sugar until creamy. You can make these oatmeal raisin cookies in minutes. Another bonus to this recipe is that you can adapt it - we love to use a combination of regular and golden raisins, but you can add dried cranberries, dried cherries, nuts or even chocolate chips to make chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. To bake, just take them right from the freezer to the oven.you may just need to add a few minutes to the baking time.These oatmeal cookies are very easy to make and you don’t need any fancy equipment – only a hand mixer. Once the balls of dough are frozen, place them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 4 months. Place them on a baking sheet and put in the freezer for several hours until frozen. Delish! ❓ FAQĬan I freeze this dough and bake cookies later?Ībsolutely! Just portion it out into little balls of cookie dough (like you're getting ready to put them in the oven). If you haven't tried it, I'd definitely recommend it. They'll spread really thin when baking in the oven. If you like your oatmeal raisin cookies super thin, with an almost lacy texture, just increase the amount of butter to ¾ or even 1 cup. Sprinkle a little sweetened dried coconut into the cookie batter.Other dried chopped fruits, like currants, cranberries, cherries, dates, prunes, or even dehydrated strawberries!.Not a big raisin fan? No worries! Try one of these ideas instead: When stored in an airtight container on the counter, these soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies will stay good for several days. Let cool on a cooling rack for a few minutes, then enjoy! (Photo by Viana Boenzli) 🧺 Storage (Photo by Viana Boenzli)īake on the middle rack of the oven at 350℉ for 10-12 minutes. With a spoon, scoop out some dough and roll into 1' to 1-½' balls. Don't overmix, though.įinally, stir in the oatmeal and raisins until evenly distributed throughout. In a separate bowl, stir together the dry ingredients of flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.Īdd the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix together. Using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the butter, both sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract. (Photo by Viana Boenzli) 🥣 Making the cookie dough Room temperature ingredients - Letting your butter and eggs come to room temperature on the countertop before adding to the cookie batter allows them to mix more smoothly with the other ingredients.All of your recipes will taste better with fresher ingredients. Even dried and ground spices lose their potency after a while. Cinnamon - When working with ground spices, always make sure they're as fresh as possible.Raisins - The raisins are totally optional! If you're not a raisin person, you can either leave them out completely or substitute with one of the ideas I've listed below in 'Add ins.'.Oats - Old fashioned rolled oats work best in this recipe to provide a soft and chewy texture.(Photo by Viana Boenzli) ⭐ Ingredient notes

#RECIPE FOR CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES FULL#

See the recipe card below for full list of ingredients and their measurements. These cookies quickly became very popular and were even considered a health food! Of course we know better today, but that certainly doesn't stop us from enjoying them and telling ourselves that hey, they're not so bad, they have oats and fruit! Raisins were added later, though, partially influenced by the fact that starting in the early 1900s, there was a recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies on all Quaker Oats containers. Just check below under 'Add ins' for lots of options! (Photo by Viana Boenzli) 🍪 The history of oatmeal raisin cookiesĭid you know that oatmeal cookies were first created around 1900 in the United States, as a descendent of the Scotish oatcake (which is a type of flatbread that's cooked on a griddle). Oh, and if you're not a raisin person.I've got you covered too. I'm willing to bet you already have all the ingredients in your pantry, too. It was such a treat, enjoying an oatmeal cookie (or two) for a sweet snack on a Sunday afternoon.Īnd they're super easy to make too! In less than 30 minutes, your family will love these cookies, biting into their soft and chewy texture, with wholesome oats and sweet, juicy raisins sprinkled throughout. I know that these soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies bring back nostalgic memories of grandmom's house for me. No matter what your choice of cookie is, they all make you feel good and put a smile on your face. Or maybe you're feeling a little silly and creative and want to make some coffee bean cookies that look like real coffee beans! Don't we all have happy memories of mom baking up a warm batch of chocolate chip cookies or maybe some peanut butter blossoms with a Hershey's Kiss on top? And on a beautiful spring day, you might treat yourself to a few matcha crinkle cookies or lemon lavender cookies alongside a cup of tea. 🍪 The history of oatmeal raisin cookiesĬookies are happiness.

Recipe for chewy oatmeal raisin cookies