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The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These The Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a delightful treat combining chewy oats and sweet raisins, guaranteed to please everyone.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 28 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and molasses.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
  6. Stir in the oats, raisins, and walnuts (if using).
  7. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 13 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6g

Notes

These cookies can also be made with chocolate chips or dried cranberries for variation.

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