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Oatmeal Raisin Christmas Cookies

These classic oatmeal raisin cookies are packed with cinnamon and nutmeg for that cozy Christmas flavor we all crave. The best part? They're naturally beautiful with their golden-brown color and hearty texture—no frosting or sprinkles needed! Pop a batch in the oven and let the warm spices fill your kitchen with holiday cheer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 36 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly underdone.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.