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Don't knock 'em till you've tried these! These oatmeal raisin cookies convert even the biggest skeptics at cookie exchanges. With warm cinnamon, chewy oats, and just the right amount of sweetness, they're nostalgic comfort in every bite—and they actually stay fresh longer than most cookies, making
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 36 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the oats and raisins, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.