Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

These irresistible Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, adapted from the classic Quaker Oats recipe, will disappear in a flash! We've included both drop cookie and easy bar cookie variations, perfect for satisfying any sweet craving. Get ready for chewy, perfectly spiced oatmeal cookies that everyone will love.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 92.7 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.2 (184 Reviews)
Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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How to Make Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened margarine and ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 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 3 cups rolled oats and 1 cup raisins.
  7. For Drop Cookies: Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. For Bar Cookies: Spread batter evenly into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  9. Bake drop cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Bake bar cookies for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Enjoy your delicious, vanishing oatmeal raisin cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

2g

Carbs

5g