Description
Soft, chewy, and irresistibly rich, these Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies blend wholesome oats, juicy raisins, and melty chocolate chips into one epic cookie experience. With a perfect balance of texture and flavor, they’re the ultimate comfort treat for any occasion—easy enough for weeknights, delicious enough to impress.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
(Optional) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or shredded coconut
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Fold in oats, raisins, and chocolate chips. Add optional mix-ins if desired.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours (or overnight for best results).
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Scoop chilled dough into rounded balls and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers look slightly soft.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a vegan option, replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- For gluten-free cookies, substitute the flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
- Add a pinch of flaky sea salt on top right after baking to enhance the flavor.
- Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft for days. Freeze pre-scooped dough for fresh cookies anytime!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal per cookie
- Sugar: 17g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g