Get ready to transform your baking game with these mind-blowingly delicious Crispy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies that are about to become your new obsession! Imagine biting into a perfect cookie that's crisp on the edges, chewy in the middle, packed with sweet raisins, and delivering a nostalgic flavor that takes you straight back to grandma's kitchen. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe promises to deliver cookies so amazing, they'll have everyone begging for your secret.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 36 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the raisins using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Slightly flatten each cookie dough ball with the back of a spoon to help create a crispy texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Use room temperature butter and eggs for smoother, more evenly mixed dough.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough cookies instead of tender ones.
- For extra crispiness, flatten the cookies slightly before baking.
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats, for better texture.
- Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before adding to prevent them from burning during baking.
- Rotate your baking sheet halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Let cookies cool completely to achieve the perfect crisp texture.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 112kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
