Perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies feature a delightfully chewy texture, bursting with plump, sweet raisins and warming spices. A timeless American treat, they're ideal for an afternoon snack, a lunchbox surprise, or a comforting dessert. Ready in 30 minutes with a wholesome, satisfying flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups raisins

Directions

1. Cream Butter & Sugars: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
4. Mix Dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Critical Step: Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added.
5. Fold in Oats & Raisins: Stir in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. Bake Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
7. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.