Published 12/15/2020 • Updated 8/18/2022
The BEST Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
What makes a good oatmeal raisin cookie? A perfect cookie that is a glorious in-between of chewy, but also has a bite! There are a few different oatmeal cookies on FFF. We’ve got no-bake oatmeal cookies, apple oatmeal cookies, and chocolate chip oatmeal cookies, but this recipe is truly a classic oatmeal raisin cookie recipe. We love these oatmeal cookies for so many reasons–>
They are chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside. You can make a big batch of these cookies and freeze the rest for later (they are still chewy when they thaw!).They are lower in sugar than other oatmeal cookies on the internet.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Not only are these oatmeal raisin cookies easy to make, all of the ingredients in this cookie recipe are easy to find and super common. No hassle necessary!
Unsalted butter– Be sure your butter is unsalted and COLD. Be sure the butter is cold. You don’t want to end up with flat cookies. Light brown sugarHoney – Don’t skip the honey! It helps make the oatmeal cookies super chewy!Large eggVanilla extractRolled oats– We used whole rolled oats in this recipe, but if all you have are quick cooking oats, those will work too!White whole wheat flourBaking powderGround cinnamonSaltRaisins– If your raisins are a little dry and hard, soak them in water before mixing them in the oatmeal cookies! This will bring them back to life. Just be sure to remove the access moisture before adding them to the cookie dough.
Don’t Forget to do THIS
After you mix the dough up for these oatmeal cookies, you scoop them out and put them on a pan. HOWEVER, do not foreget to flatten the oatmeal cookie dough before you put them on the pan. Here’s what you do!
Why do I have to flatten these cookie dough balls before baking?
You have to flatten the cookie dough balls before placing them on the baking sheet because if you do not, they will end up as a dome shape rather than a perfect, flat, chewy cookie.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 101
What other mix-ins can I add to oatmeal raisin cookies?
The sky is the limit when it comes to what you add to your oatmeal cookies! Here is a list of some of our favorite mix-ins!
Chocolate chipsChopped walnutsMore dried fruit
Why are my oatmeal cookies crunchy?
Your oatmeal cookies could be crunchy for a few reasons!
You over baked them! The honey and sugar ratio is off in your cookie dough. Your cooking temperature could be off. All ovens are different!
What makes these oatmeal cookies chewy?
These oatmeal cookies are chewy because there is the perfect mixture of honey, sugar, and oats.
Can I make these oatmeal raisin cookies gluten free?
We do not recommend replacing the flour in this recipe with gluten free flour. It has not been tested!
How do I store these cookies?
Once the cookies are cooled completely place them in an air tight container and store them on the counter for 3-5 days or in the fridge for 5-10 days.
Can I freeze these oatmeal raisin cookies?
Yes! You can freeze these cookies after they have cooled completely. Store them in a freezer safe container and freeze them for up to 3 months. You can also freeze the cookie dough before you bake the cookies! Just prepare the cookie dough and place it in the fridge for 30 minutes. Then, form a log out of the cookie dough and wrap it in plastic wrap. Wrap the plastic wrapped log in tin foil and place the cookie dough in the freezer for up to three months.
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