Soft 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.

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:

• 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!

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.

5. Add in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, all spice, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until just combined.
6. Add in oats. Mix until just combined.
7. Add in 1 cup of raisins. Stir in with a wooden spoon.
8. 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.

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.

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