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    Home » In the kitchen » Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Published: Sep 12, 2016 · Modified: Jul 7, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Soft, pillowy and easy to make classic oatmeal raisin cookies. A hint of cinnamon makes these cookies irresistible especially with a glass of cold milk! | thekiwicountrygirl.com

    Do you know what makes me feel better than almost anything? Sunny days! Especially sunny days over the weekend. We just had 2 of the most perfect spring days this weekend. We planted our summer seeds, played with Sage, ate outside and just soaked up as much of the sun as we could. It was magic. And to top it all off, we got to have baby snuggles with our adorable little niece who came to visit!

    And obviously, I baked cookies. Hi, my name is Laura and I have an addiction. Clearly I've got a bit of a thing going for cookies this year - classic chocolate chips, the chili chocolate version, Anzacs if your feeling patriotic or homemade oreos because you are a baking BOSS but I haven't shared with you guys my faaaaavourite "dunk it in a glass of milk while it's still warm" cookie recipe yet.

    And I also know I'm running the risk of offending about 50% of the population by telling you what it is because for some reason, some people seem to have a weird aversion to dried fruit in baking. Not me! It's the best recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies! YAY!

    Soft, pillowy and easy to make classic oatmeal raisin cookies. A hint of cinnamon makes these cookies irresistible especially with a glass of cold milk! | thekiwicountrygirl.com

    I am pretty sure that my love for raisins and all dried fruit (it runs deep) puts me in the 80 year old lady category...probably not helped by the fact that I'm usually in bed by 10pm on a Saturday night...buuuut I'm embracing it. Oatmeal raisin cookies are the business. They're soft and pillowy, not too sweet but the little bursts you get from the raisins make them so great and up there with my all time favourite cookies.

    Plus, they have less sugar than most of my cookies and are mostly oats so...breakfast food? No? Maybe on a Saturday.

    Soft, pillowy and easy to make classic oatmeal raisin cookies. A hint of cinnamon makes these cookies irresistible especially with a glass of cold milk! | thekiwicountrygirl.com

    The cookies come together really quickly, bake in 12 minutes and if you have the willpower to let them set a little on the tray for 15 minutes, they are ready to eat within the hour. The combination of oats, raisins and cinnamon makes them completely irresistible and makes the whole house smell like a bakery which if you're anything like me is pretty much a life goal.

    These oatmeal raisin cookies would convert the staunchest of dried fruit haters. But I guess if you really don't like raisins you could replace them with chocolate chips and they would still be just as delicious.

    Well, almost 🙂

    Soft, pillowy and easy to make classic oatmeal raisin cookies. A hint of cinnamon makes these cookies irresistible especially with a glass of cold milk! | thekiwicountrygirl.com

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    Soft, pillowy and easy to make classic oatmeal raisin cookies. A hint of cinnamon makes these cookies irresistible especially with a glass of cold milk! | thekiwicountrygirl.com

    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes minutes
    Servings: 18 cookies
    Author: Laura

    Ingredients

    • 115 g butter softened
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup white sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup 105g flour
    • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup raisins

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper or a Silpat liner.
    • Cream butter and sugars using a stand or handheld mixer on high speed until creamy. Add egg and vanilla and beat on medium speed until combined.
    • Add all remaining ingredients and mix on low speed until combined.
    • Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared tray.
    • Bake for 12 minutes, until just starting to go golden brown.
    • Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the tray for 15 minutes before tranferring to a cooling rack.
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 week.
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    Soft, pillowy and easy to make classic oatmeal raisin cookies. A hint of cinnamon makes these cookies irresistible especially with a glass of cold milk! | thekiwicountrygirl.com

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    1. Sarah says

      September 18, 2023 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      These were sooo good and totally hit the spot, I had a random craving for subway oatmeal cookies and this recipe was 1000x better! I used margarine for the lactose intolerant boyfriend and they turned out great. Oh I also used a flaxseed egg as I was low on eggs. Tasted totally fine.

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    2. Amanda says

      February 21, 2023 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and so delish! Just like subway ones- only better!

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    3. Mary says

      January 18, 2023 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to make! Made a double batch and I'm so glad I did!

      Reply
    4. Hannah says

      April 13, 2020 at 4:03 pm

      Do you think I could use oil instead of the butter? If so, how much oil would you suggest? Thanks!

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      • Laura says

        April 13, 2020 at 9:53 pm

        Hi Hannah, if you were going to try to replace the butter with oil I would try coconut oil first, as it will help the cookies hold together similar to what the butter does. I wouldn't use any other kind of oil as the cookies will be a slippery mess! Use the same amount as butter but also expect that the cookies will lose a lot of the flavour that comes from butter! Laura

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    5. Jane says

      September 25, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      These look great. Would they freeze and then thaw OK?

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      • Laura says

        October 12, 2016 at 6:32 pm

        Hi Jane, sorry for the delayed reply, your comment went to spam! I haven't frozen and thawed these particular cookies before but I have done with many others and they've been fine so I can't see any reason why these wouldn't be ok. Let me know how you get on! Happy baking 🙂

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    6. jayne says

      September 16, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      Ok so I made your choc chip cookies and they were sensational so these are on my list to try also! I think you may just be the biscuit queen Laura!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        September 19, 2016 at 6:41 am

        Awesome Jayne! I am definitely in the midst of a cookie obsession at the moment...they're just so good! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Claire at My Pink & Green Life says

      September 13, 2016 at 5:20 am

      I just love oatmeal raisin cookies--don't understand why people hate them! Of course chocolate chip cookies were my first love, but there is always room for another delicious cookie in my heart 😛 These look fantastic--chewy and brown sugary and everything a cookie should be!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        September 19, 2016 at 6:40 am

        I don't understand either!! And I'm with you - chocolate chips will always be my favourite but these are a close second!

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