Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes Oatmeal Raisin Cookies 4.4 (2,507) 2,105 Reviews 345 Photos Oatmeal raisin cookies with a soft, chewy center and crispy edges. The whole family will love this old standby! Submitted by Darlene Updated on October 24, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 345 345 345 345 Prep Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 48 Yield: 4 dozen cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Oatmeal raisin cookies are a polarizing dessert. Some people love them (like us), while others detest them. But these soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are so good that they just might turn haters into lovers. Don't believe us? Give these oatmeal raisin cookies a try and see how quickly they disappear. How to Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Oatmeal raisin cookies are incredibly easy to make. The entire, step-by-step recipe is listed below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect from this cookie recipe: Beat the wet ingredients together. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients (except the rolled oats and raisins). Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and beat until combined. Stir in the oats and raisins. Drop spoonfuls of the batter onto a cookie sheet and bake until golden brown. What Oats Are Best for Oatmeal Raisin Cookies? We like to use rolled oats, like this recipe calls for. But you can also use old-fashioned oats if that's what you have on hand. Avoid using instant oats as they can become mushy when you add the liquid ingredients. How to Store Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Store oatmeal raisin cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for up to one week. Can You Freeze Oatmeal Raisin Cookies? Yes, oatmeal raisin cookies freeze well! Pack completely cooled oatmeal raisin cookies in a zip-top freezer bag and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving. You can also freeze oatmeal raisin cookie dough. Wrap the dough ball in a layer of storage wrap, then a layer of aluminum foil. You also can place the double-wrapped dough ball in a zip-top freezer bag for extra protection. Freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then bake as directed. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "I thought they were excellent. I was looking for a soft, chewy, flat oatmeal cookie better than the recipe I had been using and these were delicious. I took the suggestion of someone who used a full cup of butter instead of 3/4 and they came out just like I wanted them to, not greasy, just a perfect oatmeal cookie," says KimberlyE. "This is a great recipe. These really do stay chewy. We used old fashioned oats and added nutmeg and kept the dough in the freezer in between batches. We got thick, chewy, moist results," according to Ingrid Jones. "These are the best oatmeal raisin cookies I have ever had. I have also made them with chocolate chips added for the chocolate lovers in my house. They are so good and I wouldn't change a thing about them," raves sweetie774. Editorial contributions by Bailey Fink Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 48 servings ¾ cup butter, softened ¾ cup white sugar ¾ cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 2 ¾ cups rolled oats 1 cup raisins Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners. Dotdash-Meredith Food Studios Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until fluffy. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually beat into the butter mixture. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through. Remove from the oven and let sit on the cookie sheets for 1 to 2 minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print 3,936 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 92 Calories 3g Fat 15g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 48 Calories 92 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Sodium 75mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 8g Protein 1g 3% Vitamin C 0mg 0% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 52mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.