Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1Ingredients

• 0.5 cupUnsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cupGranulated sugar
• 0.5 cupLight brown sugar, packed
• 1 unitLarge egg
• 1 teaspoonVanilla extract
• 0.8 cupAll-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoonBaking soda
• 0.5 teaspoonGround cinnamon
• 0.3 teaspoonSalt
• 1.5 cupsOld-fashioned rolled oats
• 0.5 cupRaisins

2Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 3750F (1900C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

   ⏱ 5 min
2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

   ⏱ 3 min
3. 3

   Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.

   ⏱ 1 min
4. 4

   In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.

   ⏱ 1 min
5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

   ⏱ 2 min
6. 6

   Fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

   ⏱ 2 min
7. 7

   Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

   ⏱ 3 min
8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set. They may look slightly underbaked in the middle.

   ⏱ 12 min
9. 9

   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

   ⏱ 5 min