Holiday Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

These irresistible oatmeal raisin cookies are a holiday classic, perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any festive gathering! My mother's treasured recipe yields chewy, delicious cookies bursting with oats, raisins, walnuts, and colorful candy pieces. Easily adaptable for Halloween or New Year's with different colored candies. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 172.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Holiday Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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How to Make Holiday Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, and ½ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup raisins, ½ cup chopped walnuts, and ½ cup chopped candy pieces (your choice of colors and type).
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

15g

Carbs

8g

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