Perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: A Classic Comfort Cookie Recipe

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups (250g/8.8 oz) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon (4g/0.14 oz) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (5g/0.17 oz) salt
• 1 teaspoon apple pie spice (or ¾ teaspoon cinnamon + ¼ teaspoon nutmeg)
• 3 cups (270g/9.5 oz) old-fashioned oats
• 1½ cups (225g/7.9 oz) raisins

Wet Ingredients:

• 1½ cups (340g/12 oz) unsalted butter, softened (3 sticks)
• 1 cup (200g/7 oz) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (220g/7.7 oz) light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs (100g/3.5 oz)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare Oven and Pans (5 minutes)

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
• Line baking sheets with parchment paper
• Arrange oven racks in middle position

1. Mix Dry Ingredients (5 minutes)

• In medium bowl, whisk together:
  • Flour
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Apple pie spice (or cinnamon/nutmeg mix)

1. Cream Butter and Sugars (5-6 minutes)

• Beat butter until creamy
• Add both sugars
• Mix on high speed 3-4 minutes
• Scrape bowl as needed
• Mixture should be light and fluffy

1. Add Wet Ingredients (2-3 minutes)

• Beat in eggs one at a time
• Add vanilla extract
• Mix until well combined
• Scrape bowl thoroughly

1. Combine Mixtures (3-4 minutes)

• Add dry ingredients gradually
• Mix on low speed
• Add oats and raisins
• Mix until just combined

1. Shape and Bake (12-14 minutes per batch)

• Scoop 1½ tablespoon portions
• Space 2 inches apart
• Bake 12-14 minutes
• Edges should be slightly golden

1. Cool (10 minutes)

• Let rest on baking sheets 5 minutes
• Transfer to cooling rack
• Cool completely before storing

Nutritional Information (per cookie)

• Calories: 165
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 24g
• Fat: 7g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 14g
• Serving size: 1 cookie (based on 36 cookies)

Timing:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Bake Time: 12-14 minutes per batch
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Yield: 36 cookies

Professional Baking Tips

1. Ingredient Temperature:

• Butter should be room temperature
• Eggs at room temperature
• Don’t melt butter

1. Mixing Technique:

• Don’t overmix after adding flour
• Scrape bowl frequently
• Use paddle attachment if using stand mixer

1. Cookie Consistency:

• Use cookie scoop for uniform size
• Flatten slightly if you prefer thinner cookies
• Rotate pans halfway through baking

Variations and Substitutions

1. Mix-In Options:

• Dried cranberries
• Golden raisins
• Chocolate chips
• Chopped nuts

1. Spice Variations:

• Cardamom
• Ginger
• Allspice
• Pumpkin pie spice

1. Dietary Adaptations:

• Gluten-free flour blend (1:1)
• Coconut sugar
• Vegan butter