Name: The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups raisins; 2 sticks unsalted butter; 2 cups quick oats* (See Notes); 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

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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 oatmeal raisin cookies 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.

My goal for the perfect oatmeal raisin cookie...

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.

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

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Author: Natalie Gregory

Ingredients

2 cups raisins
2 sticks unsalted butter
2 cups quick oats* See Notes
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 11 to 13 minutes until cookies are light golden. Repeat with remaining dough.
Cool on rack.

Notes

*If using whole oats, add an extra cup.

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

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

Nutritional Information

I don't post the nutritional value because I don't trust the accuracy of the nutritional apps. I’m not a nutritionist and don't want to post misinformation.

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