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    Home » Dessert

    Published: Dec 12, 2023 by Kadee

    Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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    Chewy, sweet, and spiced Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the perfect every occasion cookie. These cookies are full of delicious raisins, warm spices, and a nice chewy middle that will leave you wanting more. They are easy to make, and will become your go-to cookie.

    Oatmeal raisin cookies on a marble counter. There is oatmeal scattered around them.

    Why This Recipe Works

    You're going to love this classic recipe just as much as we do! I love having this with warm cinnamon milk or a maple steamer. This oatmeal raisin cookie recipe is a winner because:

    • It is a fast and easy recipe that anyone can make.
    • They are nostalgic. They has nice warm spices that make it homey, old fashioned, and delicious.
    • They are chewy with a burst of sweetness from the raisins.

    About The Ingredients

    All of the ingredients for this recipe can be purchased at your local grocery store. Here are a few items to note:

    • Shortening - shortening sometimes gets a bad rep, but in cookies it can be magic. It keeps the cookies soft. You can sub butter, but it will result in a less chewy and more flat cookie.
    • Spices - the spice mixture in this recipe is magic. It is subtle and delicious. You'll need cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. All ground.
    • Quick Cook Oats - you will want to pick up the quick cook variety of oats for this recipe. This will allow them to soften while baking.
    • Raisins - you've gotta have raising in oatmeal raisin cookies! Choose you preferred variety. You can also substitute dried cranberries or chocolate chips.

    For a complete list of ingredients, see recipe card below.

    Variations

    I love that this recipe can be altered so easily. Here are a few ideas for variations:

    Oatmeal raisin cookies stacked in stacks next to a jar of oats.
    • Cranberry and white chocolate oatmeal cookies - sub ½ cup dried cranberries and ½ cup white chocolate chips for the raisins. Delicious!
    • Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies - this is another favorite. Sub 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips for the raisins.
    • Add nuts - add ½ cup chopped nuts for a little extra bite in your cookies.
    • Add coconut flakes - add flake coconut for a tropical touch.
    • Add different flavored chips - butterscotch, toffee, white chocolate, or dark chocolate are all delicious in this dough.

    How to Make Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    These chewy oatmeal cookies come together super fast - let me show you just how to make them!

    How to make soft oatmeal raisin cookies.
    1. In a large mixing bowl, combine shortening, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
    2. Using a hand of stand mixer, mix until well combined - about 2 minutes.
    3. Add in eggs and vanilla.
    4. Mix until just combined.
    How to make oatmeal cookies.
    1. Add in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until just combined.
    2. Add in oats. Mix until just combined.
    3. Add in 1 cup of raisins. Stir in with a wooden spoon.
    4. Drop oatmeal raisin cookie dough by the rounded teaspoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Let sit on baking sheet for 1 minute after removing from the oven. Transfer to a cooling rack.
    Oatmeal cookies on a wire cooling rack.

    Pro Kitchen Tips

    • Don’t Overmix the Dough: Once you start adding dry ingredients to wet, mix until just combined. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.
    • Use Parchment Paper or a silicone mat: Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent cookies from sticking and ensure even baking. I find doing this keeps the bottoms of the cookies from getting too brown.
    • Use a cookie scoop: Use a cookie scoop to make sure all of the cookies are the same size. This helps them to bake evenly.
    • Let Them Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a 1-2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and maintain their shape.
    Oatmeal cookies in a cast iron skillet with a jar of oats.

    FAQs

    Can I substitute the shortening?

    There are substitutions for the shortening, HOWEVER shortening is used for a specific reason in cookies especially. Shortening in cookies makes the cookies fluffy and flakey. If you substitute it for butter or oil the cookies will be more flat and dense.

    Why are my cookies dry?

    The number one reason that cookies are dry is because they are overcooked. Keep at eye on them towards the end of your baking time. The edges should be lightly browned and the center barely set. Once you remove them from the oven they will continue to cook on the baking sheet.

    How do I store soft oatmeal cookies?

    Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

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    Soft oatmeal raisin cookies on a wire rack.

    Great Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Chewy, sweet, and spiced Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the perfect every occasion cookie. These cookies are full of delicious raisins, warm spices, and a nice chewy middle that will leave you wanting more. They are easy to make, and will become your go-to cookie.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Resting Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes minutes
    Servings: 18 cookies
    Calories: 307kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Equipment

    • hand or stand mixer

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup shortening
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 eggs
    • 2 cups flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon cloves
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon allspice
    • 2 cup quick oats
    • 1 cup raisins

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Cream tougher shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. About 2 minutes.
    • Mix in vanilla and eggs.
    • Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until just combined.
    • Add in oats and mix until just combined.
    • Stir in raisins.
    • Drop by the rounded teaspoon onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat.
    • Bake at 350 degrees 10-12 minutes or until edges just set.
    • Let sit on baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

    Video

    Notes

    Variations
    • Cranberry and white chocolate oatmeal cookies - sub ½ cup dried cranberries and ½ cup white chocolate chips for the raisins. Delicious!
    • Chocolate chip oatmeal cookies - this is another favorite. Sub 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips for the raisins.
    • Add nuts - add ½ cup chopped nuts for a little extra bite in your cookies.
    • Add coconut flakes - add flake coconut for a tropical touch.
    • Add different flavored chips - butterscotch, toffee, white chocolate, or dark chocolate are all delicious in this dough.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    1. Emily Kemp says

      August 29, 2018 at 2:53 am

      5 stars
      THESE COOKIES LOOK SO DELICIOUS, MY BOYFRIEND GOES ON ABOUT THESE BEING HIS FAVOURITE COOKIES GROWING UP, NEED TO TRY THIS RECIPE

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