Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Course Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword oatmeal-raisin-cookies, southern-oatmeal-raisin-cookies

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 18

Dough Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 38

Servings cookies

Calories 190kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Cookie Dough: In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer cream together the butter, both sugars and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes or until light beige and creamed.
Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl use a whisk to sift together the flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg.
Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the sifted dry ingredients beating just until fully combined. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
Use a large spoon or non-stick spatula and mix in the oats and raisins until fully distributed in the dough.
Chill the dough for at least 1-2 hours.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Divide the dough using a medium ice cream scoop or tablespoon. Place the cookie dough at least 2-inches apart on the pans to allow for spreading.
Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden.
Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then move to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Store at room temperature tightly covered.

Raisins - I use classic raisins in this recipe, but you can use golden raisins, if preferred.
Cranberries - You could use craisins in place of classic raisins.
Sugar - You could use dark brown sugar for a stronger molasses flavor.
Mix-Ins - You could add chocolate chips, pecans or walnuts to the cookie dough.
Chill the Dough - For this cookie dough I recommend that you chill the dough in the refrigerator before baking to allow the butter in the dough to solidify and firm. This will allow the butter to slowly melt while baking and the cookies will spread less.
Space the Cookies for Spreading - It's always important when baking cookies to allow space between the cookie dough for the spreading that will naturally happen.
Adjust the Size - You can make these old fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies any size you like. Smaller cookies will bake more quickly and larger cookies will take longer to bake. Adjust the bake time accordingly.