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Tender Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe Easy Chewy Homemade Treats

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These tender oatmeal raisin cookies are chewy, flavorful, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients. Soaking the raisins and using a mix of butter and vegetable oil keeps them soft and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (135 g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) raisins, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes, drained and patted dry
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  2. Soak 1 cup (150 g) raisins in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (135 g) rolled oats, 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup (113 g) softened unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3/4 cup (150 g) packed brown sugar, and 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry oat mixture to the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the soaked raisins and nuts if using.
  8. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers still look soft.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Soaking raisins in warm water before adding them to the dough keeps them juicy and prevents dryness. Using a combination of butter and vegetable oil keeps cookies soft longer. Avoid overmixing the dough to maintain tenderness. If dough is too sticky, chill for 15 minutes before scooping. Remove cookies from oven when centers are just set but still soft to ensure chewy texture.

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