Grandmas Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced, these old-fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies are made from Grandma’s time-tested recipe.
Servings: 4 dozen cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 6 tbs butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups Quaker Oats quick or old fashioned
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the oats and raisins until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough into 1 tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For softer cookies, remove from the oven when centers still look slightly underbaked.
- Use quick oats for a softer texture or old-fashioned oats for a chewier, heartier cookie.
- Raisins can be swapped for chopped walnuts or added alongside them for a classic variation.
- Cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.