Description
A quick, soft, and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie recipe perfect for a 5pm panic. Made with brown sugar and cinnamon, these cookies require no fancy equipment and come together in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (135g) rolled oats
- 3/4 cup (120g) raisins
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix with a fork or wooden spoon until well combined and crumbly.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined to form a dough.
- Fold in the rolled oats and raisins gently with a spoon.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers still look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or plate.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened to room temperature, not melted, to maintain chewy texture. Do not overbake; cookies continue to cook on the hot pan. For plumper raisins, soak them in hot water for 5 minutes before adding to dough. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: oatmeal raisin cookies, quick cookies, 5pm fix, brown sugar cookies, easy baking, pantry friendly, chewy cookies