Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Name: Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; Hot water, enough to cover the raisins; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or sea salt; 3 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup raisins
Hot water, enough to cover the raisins
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or sea salt
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1
Soak the raisins in the hot water for at least 15 minutes.
2
Set aside.
3
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4
Stir in the oats.
5
Set aside.
6
In a mixer, beat together the butter and brown sugar until well combined, about 1 minute.
7
Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
8
Stir in the flour mixture until just combined.
9
Drain the raisins and stir them into the batter.
10
Chill the dough for at least 1 hour or up to overnight (the dough can also be pre-scooped and frozen for future use).
11
Preheat the oven to 375F.
12
Line a couple sheet pans with parchment paper.
13
Scoop the heaping tablespoon sized portions of the dough onto the lined sheet pans, spacing them about 1 1/2-inches apart.
14
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned.
15
Let them cool for a few minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

1223

kcal

Calories

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup raisins, Hot water, enough to cover the raisins, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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