Today, I’m excited to share with you my favorite recipe for these classic treats – with a special twist that ensures a perfectly soft center every time!
What You Need to Know
- Yield: 1 dozen cookies (perfect for sharing… or not!)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (120g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup (110g) raisins
Let’s Get Baking!
- Preheat and Prep: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Bring It All Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the oats and raisins.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, placing them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake to Perfection: Pop them in the oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for Cookie Perfection
- For extra soft centers: Slightly underbake the cookies. They’ll continue to set as they cool.
- Plump raisins: Soak your raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before adding them to the dough. This ensures they stay moist and juicy in the cookies.
- Cinnamon boost: If you’re a cinnamon lover, feel free to increase the amount to 1 teaspoon for an extra cozy flavor.
There you have it, friends! A dozen perfectly soft-centered, cinnamon-kissed oatmeal raisin cookies that are sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re dunking them in milk, sharing with friends, or sneaking one (or three) as a midnight snack, these cookies are bound to bring a smile to your face.
Ready to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cookies? Preheat that oven and get ready for a treat that’s both nostalgic and utterly delicious. Happy baking!
