Chewy Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – Oatmeal Cookies Recipes Easy
I’ve made a lot of cookies in my life, but there’s something about oatmeal raisin cookies that always brings me back. They’re soft, chewy, and have just the right amount of spice to make you pause for a second and go, “Wow.” The scent of cinnamon, the subtle crackle on the edges, and the golden chew in the center—it’s comfort in every bite. When I first made these, I didn’t expect my kids to go wild over something with raisins. But they did. I barely managed to sneak a few before the entire batch disappeared. That’s how you know it’s a keeper.This recipe balances that old-fashioned goodness with a gentle warmth that makes them feel just a bit more special. Whether you bake for holidays, after-school snacks, or simply because your house needs to smell amazing, these cookies are your answer.
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in oats and raisins until evenly combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.