Ingredients for Absolute Best Most Excellent Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup water
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How to Make Absolute Best Most Excellent Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350-360°F (175-180°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup raisins and ½ cup water. Cook over medium heat until plump and puffy (about 5-7 minutes).
- Drain raisins in a fine-mesh sieve and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 3 cups rolled oats.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the cooled raisins.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls (or tablespoonfuls for larger cookies) onto lightly greased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake!
- Let cool on baking sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your incredibly soft and delicious oatmeal raisin cookies!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
45g
Fat
16g
Carbs
6g
