Absolute Best Most Excellent Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

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
• Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups rolled oats

How to Make Absolute Best Most Excellent Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350-360°F (175-180°C).
2. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup raisins and ½ cup water. Cook over medium heat until plump and puffy (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Drain raisins in a fine-mesh sieve and let cool completely.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Gently fold in the cooled raisins.
8. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls (or tablespoonfuls for larger cookies) onto lightly greased baking sheets.
9. Bake for 8-9 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake!
10. Let cool on baking sheets for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Enjoy your incredibly soft and delicious oatmeal raisin cookies!