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The Best Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe - Easy & Delicious

Discover how to make bakery-style Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies that stay chewy for days! Packed with warm cinnamon, juicy raisins, and hearty oats, this foolproof recipe guarantees the perfect soft-baked texture every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 198
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 259g
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 200g
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar 67g
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • Heaping ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 3 large eggs 2 whole + 1 yolk, whisked
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats 213g
  • 1½ cups raisins 210g, rehydrated
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugars, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
  3. Add oil, eggs, and vanilla; mix until just combined.
  4. Fold in oats and raisins until evenly distributed.
  5. Cover and chill dough for 30–45 minutes to prevent spreading.
  6. Roll 2 tbsp portions of dough into balls and place on baking sheets.
  7. Bake 13–16 minutes, removing when edges are golden but centers look soft.
  8. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

For gluten-free cookies, use a 1:1 GF flour blend and certified gluten-free oats. Always chill dough for best texture and soak raisins for extra plumpness.