The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with crispy edges, chewy center and delicious flavor. Bar none, simply the best.

I always smile when I see a recipe with 'The Best" in the title because how can you say something is the best? Isn’t it subjective? Well let me tell you something, these are the best.

The method to making these cookies may surprise you as it’s not conventional. After testing and making so many batches of cookies, I found it took an unconventional method to deliver the very best cookie that was delicious and somewhat addictive.

This was my goal...

• Crispy and crunchy on the edges
• Not so crunchy that it crumbles all over the place
• A chewy center to counter the crispy edge
• Lots of raisins for that chew
• Easy to make not requiring a mixer
• Flavor

Did I accomplish them? Yes. Yes, I did.

Here's the how to...

In a small saucepan, melt the butter and stir in the raisins and oatmeal. Set aside to cool while you gather your remaining ingredients.

In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, add the eggs, sugars, and  vanilla. Whisk until thoroughly combined. It starts out thick but don't worry, it all comes together.

Add the oat mixture along with the flour mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until everything is combined.

Scoop the dough and place onto a baking sheet that is lined with parchment. The scoop I use measures 2 tablespoons and creates golf ball sized rounds. Space about 2 inches apart.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 - 15 minutes.

Let cool on rack. I bet that will only be a few minutes because you will be tempted to dive in right away. Who could blame you?

The dough can be scooped and placed in a freezer bag for later use. Want just a few to satisfy your sweet tooth? Set the toaster oven to 350 degrees and bake! You may need to add a minute or two to the baking time.

Tools you'll need to make these delicious oatmeal cookies:

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Scoop
• Bowl
• Spatula
• Whisk
• Cooling rack

You'll also love cookies:

• Natalie's ultimate almond biscotti
• Chocolate crinkle cookies
• Anisette Toasts
• Thick chewy chocolate chip cookies
• Thick and chewy peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

Life is too short for mediocre food.

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The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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These cookies are crispy around the edges and chewy towards the center. Simply the best oatmeal raisin cookies.

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Oatmeal Cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Author: Natalie

Ingredients

• 2 cups raisins
• 2 sticks unsalted butter
• 2 cups quick oats*
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup dark brown sugar**
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 ¾ cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium saucepan (4 quarts works), melt the butter then stir in the raisins and oats. Set aside to cool.
• Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs with the sugars and vanilla.
• Add the flour and the oats to the sugar mixture and stir together with a spatula or wooden spoon.
• Scoop up golf ball size rounds (2 tablespoons) spacing about 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheet.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cookies are light golden. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Cool on rack.

Notes

If you freeze some for later use, add a minute or two to the baking time. 

*If using all whole oats, add an extra cup.

**Using dark brown sugar gives a wonderful flavor and extra chew.  

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