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Pecan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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.  
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 196kcal
Author Anne Clark

Ingredients

  • 3-½ cups quick oats
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

  • 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 dough into 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg