Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal raisin cookies are the cozy, chewy classic that holds up better than most. The oats give them body, the brown sugar keeps them soft, and a little cinnamon ties it all together.

Bake them just until the edges turn golden and let them finish setting on the pan. Plump the raisins first if you want them juicy rather than chewy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
2. Beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
6. Fold in the oats and raisins.
7. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden.
8. Let the cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes before moving them.

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Two baking sheets