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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Bakery-Style Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Close-up of a freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookie with visible oats and plump raisins, set against a background of more oatmeal raisin cookies.
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Welcome to My Kitchen! I am sharing my favorite, no-fail recipe for thick, bakery-style oatmeal raisin cookies. These cookies stay soft and chewy for days and are packed with warm cinnamon spice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and raisins by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, slightly press the dough balls down.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the chewiest results, use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant oats.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm; this helps prevent spreading and keeps the cookies thick.
  • To plump the raisins, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat them dry before adding them to the dough.

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