Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe | Easy and Delicious Homemade Cookies
If you're looking for a classic and delicious oatmeal raisin cookie recipe, you've come to the right place. In this video, John Kanell from Preppy Kitchen shows you step-by-step how to make these chewy and flavorful cookies. With simple and readily available ingredients like all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, rolled oats, raisins, and walnuts, you can easily whip up a batch of these cookies in no time. The secret to achieving that perfect texture is to chill the dough for at least an hour before baking. This not only enhances the flavors but also gives the cookies a cakey and chewy texture. Once the dough is chilled, preheat your oven and scoop out tablespoon-sized pieces of dough onto a baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. The centers will continue to set as they cool. These oatmeal raisin cookies are great for any occasion and can be enjoyed by everyone. Whether you're a fan of raisins or not, give this recipe a try and you won't be disappointed. Check out the video for the full recipe and instructions. Happy baking!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup of granulated sugar
- Brown sugar (amount not specified)
- 1 large room temperature egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups of rolled oats
- 1 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of lightly chopped toasted walnuts (optional)
Cooking steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats, raisins, and chopped toasted walnuts (if using).
- Chill the dough for at least an hour in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy these homemade oatmeal raisin cookies with your family and friends!
