Thick Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

Craving irresistibly chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with a delightful crisp edge? This recipe delivers! Based on a classic but improved to be less sweet and packed with more raisins (and optional walnuts!), these cookies achieve ultimate thickness and chewiness by chilling the dough before baking. Perfect for baking fresh cookies anytime, you can even freeze the unbaked dough for later baking convenience. Get ready for a taste sensation that will leave you wanting more!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 21 mins
Calories 107.5 kcal
Protein 3g
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Ingredients for Thick Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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How to Make Thick Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in 3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup raisins (or more, to your liking!), and ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional).
  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or freeze for later use).
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. (Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven and whether you baked from frozen.)
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

12g

Carbs

5g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Thick Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies?

Thick Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies takes about 41 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 21 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Thick Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies?

Thick Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies has approximately 107.5 calories per serving, with about 3 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Thick Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies?

The key ingredients for Thick Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are Butter, Light Brown Sugar, Egg, Vanilla Extract, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.

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