Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies (Cook'S Illustrated) Recipe

Name: Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies (Cook'S Illustrated)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened but still firm (1/2 pound); 1 cup light brown sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg; 3 cups rolled oats; 1 1/2 cups raisins (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup unsalted butter, softened but still firm (1/2 pound)
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
3 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups raisins (optional)

1
Adjust oven racks to low and middle positions; heat oven to 350 degrees. In bowl of electric mixer or by hand, beat butter until creamy. Add sugars; beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time.
2
Mix flour, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg together, then stir them into butter-sugar mixture with wooden spoon or large rubber spatula. Stir in oats and optional raisins.
3
Form dough into sixteen to twenty 2-inch balls, placing each dough round onto one of two parchment paper-covered, large cookie sheets. Bake until cookie edges turn golden brown, 22 to 25 minutes. (Halfway during baking, turn cookie sheets from front to back and also switch them from top to bottom.) Slide cookies on parchment onto cooling rack. Let cool at least 30 minutes before serving.

1308

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 unsalted butter, softened but still firm (1/2 pound), 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies (Cook'S Illustrated) 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.

Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies (Cook'S Illustrated)

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