This easy oatmeal raisin cookie recipe makes 24 delicious, homemade cookies! Butter, oats, brown sugar, and the perfect spices come together for the best oatmeal raisin cookie.
Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Cream the butter and sugars with an electric mixter in a large mixing bowl. Add in eggs and vanilla, and mix on low speed to combine.
In a separate bowl, stir together the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients and blend for about a minute. Fold in the raisins with a spatula until combined.
Cover and chill dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
Divide the doughinto 24 equal-sized balls. Place them on a baking sheet 1-2 inches apart. With the bottom of a glass, press the dough balls down.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Variations to Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:
Add some dried cranberries
Add some chocolate chips
Add some chopped pecans or walnuts
Substitute the cinnamon with pumpkin pie spice
Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture on top of cooled baked cookies
Sprinkle sea salt on top of cooled baked cookies
Cookies will stay fresh for 3-4 days. Store in an airtight container on your countertop.