Best Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Best Oatmeal Cookies

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• Brown Sugar
• White Sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Baking Soda
• 3 cups rolled oats
• Pecans

How to Make Best Oatmeal Cookies

1. **Soak the raisins:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup raisins and 1/2 cup hot water. Let stand for at least 1 hour (or longer, for extra plump raisins).
2. **Cream butter and sugars:** In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. **Add dry ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. **Combine wet and dry ingredients:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. **Add soaked raisins and remaining ingredients:** Drain the soaked raisins and add them to the bowl along with 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 cups rolled oats, and 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended). Mix until well incorporated. The dough will be stiff.
6. **Bake the cookies:** Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets. For perfectly round cookies, roll into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly with a fork.
7. **Bake:** Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.