Best 9 Best Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our curated collection of Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipes. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of classic comfort and modern culinary artistry. Embark on a delightful journey through a variety of recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free options. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a satisfying crunch on the outside and a soft, chewy interior, complemented by the sweet burst of plump raisins. Whether you prefer traditional rolled oats or quick-cooking oats, these recipes offer endless possibilities to customize your perfect cookie. Dive into the world of Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and experience the irresistible charm of this timeless classic, reinvented with a touch of innovation.

**Recipes included in the article:**

1. Classic Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: A nostalgic recipe that captures the essence of this beloved cookie, featuring a combination of rolled oats, raisins, and warm spices.

2. Gluten-Free Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: This recipe caters to those with gluten sensitivities, using a blend of gluten-free flour and oats to create a delectable treat that's just as satisfying as the classic version.

3. Vegan Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: Indulge in the goodness of oatmeal raisin cookies without compromising on taste. This recipe uses plant-based ingredients, including vegan butter and eggs, to deliver a delightful chewy texture and rich flavor.

4. Refined Sugar-Free Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies: Enjoy the sweet taste of these cookies without the guilt. This recipe uses natural sweeteners, such as honey or maple syrup, to create a healthier version of this classic treat.

5. Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Chocolate Chips: Elevate your cookie experience with the addition of rich chocolate chips. This recipe combines the classic flavors of oatmeal and raisins with the irresistible indulgence of chocolate.

6. Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Dried Cranberries: Experience a delightful twist on the traditional cookie with the tangy sweetness of dried cranberries. This recipe adds a vibrant pop of color and a burst of flavor to your homemade treats.

7. Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Nuts: Add a satisfying crunch and extra nutrition to your cookies with the addition of chopped nuts. This recipe suggests walnuts and pecans, but you can customize it with your favorite nuts.

8. Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Spices: Infuse your cookies with a warm and aromatic flavor by adding a blend of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. This recipe creates a cozy and inviting treat that's perfect for the holiday season.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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"Even picky preschoolers, like my son, devour these wholesome treats sprinkled with cinnamon and packed with raisins," assures Trina Boitnott of Boones Mill, Virginia. "Washed down with a glass of juice or milk, the cookies are also great as an on-the-go breakfast."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 15 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 egg white
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, sugars, water, egg white and vanilla. Combine the flours, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and raisins., Drop by scant 1/4 cupfuls onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray; flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIE (SOFT & CHEWY)



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Recipe video above. If you love your oatmeal cookies soft and chewy, this is THE Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe for you! Crispy on the edges, buttery with the faintest waft of cinnamon and studded with plump juicy raisins, these keep really well and smell heavenly when they're in the oven.This is a Cook's Illustrated recipe and they found the key to achieving this are: a) the size (these are larger than usual) and b) using baking powder, not baking soda.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Cookie

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups raisins ((Note 1))
1 1/2 cups flour (all purpose / plain)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon powder
250g / 8 oz (2 sticks) unsalted butter (, at room temperature (Note 2))
1 cup brown sugar ((packed))
1 cup white sugar ((granulated. Superfine/caster also ok))
2 large eggs (, at room temperature (Note 3))
3 cups rolled oats ((Note 4))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan). Adjust oven racks to middle and low position, ensuring you have 4"/10cm between each rack. Line 2 trays with parchment/baking paper.
  • Optional: Soak raisins in boiled water for 10 minutes. Drain then pat dry. (This makes them plumper).
  • Sift dry ingredients: Sift flour, salt, baking powder and cinnamon into a bowl.
  • Cream butter and sugar: Using a stand mixer or electric mixer, beat butter until creamy. Then beat in sugar until fluffy - about 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time until incorporated.
  • Mix in flour: Use a wooden spoon to stir the flour mixture in.
  • Stir in oats and raisins: Stir in oats and raisins - this requires a bit of effort as the dough gets firm!
  • Roll and flatten balls: Form 4cm / 1.6" balls (~18) and place onto baking trays 4"/10cm apart. I use an ice cream scoop. Then press down to slighty flatten into a thick disc shape.
  • Bake for 11 minutes. Then swap the trays between the shelves AND turn the trays around. Bake for a further 11 - 14 minutes, or until cookies are golden on the edges and LIGHT golden on the surface.
  • Cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack. Cool for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 66 g, Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, Fat 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 168 mg, Fiber 1.9 g, Sugar 23.7 g, UnsaturatedFat 4.5 g

THE BEST OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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Do you like chewy cookies? Or do you prefer cakey ones? Our oatmeal-raisin cookies can be both! For a chewy cookie, bake them right away. For a cakey cookie, let the dough rest in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours (or overnight works even better) to allow the oatmeal to hydrate. Then bake for a puffy cookie. We used dark brown sugar for added flavor and moisture but our secret ingredient is honey. When baked right away, the honey causes the cookie to spread, keeping it soft and moist. When you let the dough rest, the oatmeal and flour absorb the honey for that classic cakey texture.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Arrange an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon in a small bowl until combined. Beat the brown sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the honey, vanilla, egg and 1 tablespoon warm water and beat on high speed until creamy, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl, about 3 minutes more. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed, scraping the bowl as needed, until completely combined. Add the oats and beat on low speed until combined. Fold in the raisins until evenly distributed. Arrange twelve 1-ounce scoops (2-tablespoon portions) of cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each. Bake until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on the sheet for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Let the baking sheet cool, and then repeat with the remaining cookie dough.

THE BEST CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES RECIPE



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Provided by Courtney ODell

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon molasses
1 and 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups (240g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
1 cup (140g) raisins2

Steps:

  • Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream the softened butter and both sugars together on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs and mix on high until combined well.
  • Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the vanilla and molasses and mix on high until combined.
  • Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, toss the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together.
  • Add to the wet ingredients and mix on low until combined. Beat in the oats, raisins, and walnuts (if using) on low speed.
  • Dough will be very sticky and thick.
  • Chill the dough for 30-60 minutes in the refrigerator - if freezing dough, go ahead and use my tips above for perfectly frozen cookie dough.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Roll balls of dough (about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie) and place 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  • Bake for 11-13 minutes until slightly browned on the sides.
  • The centers will look very soft and undone. Remove from the oven and let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Cookies will continue to set on wire rack - for best results, let them cool completely.

OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES I



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An old stand-by that the whole family loves.

Provided by Darlene

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes     Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 ¾ cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In large bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until fluffy. Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually beat into butter mixture. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. Cool slightly, remove from sheet to wire rack. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 75.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

THE BEST OATMEAL COOKIES



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Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with lots of flavor. You can also substitute 1/2 cup of wheat germ in place of some of the oatmeal, for a different flavor.

Provided by Melanie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs, beaten
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups rolled oats
¾ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the eggs, raisins, and vanilla. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and stir until all of the dry ingredients are absorbed. Next, stir in the egg and raisin mixture, then stir in the rolled oats and pecans. Dough will be stiff. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool 5 minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 179.3 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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A little bit of apple butter adds moisture, flavor and sweetness to these cakey cookies and acts as a butter substitute.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

Boiling water
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour, spooned and leveled
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup apple butter
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, add the raisins and cover with boiling water. Let stand 5 minutes. Once plumped, drain the raisins and set aside to cool completely.
  • 2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and arrange racks in the lower and upper thirds.
  • 3. Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • 4. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the apple butter, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture until just combined; stir in the oats and raisins.
  • 5. Using a rounded tablespoon, drop the cookies onto parchment-lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart (12 per sheet). Bake until the cookies are no longer wet-looking in the center, 14 to 16 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 38 milligrams, Sodium 127 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 1.5 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 22 grams

CHEWY OATMEAL COOKIES



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I packed chocolate chips, raisins, nuts and cinnamon into my oatmeal cookie recipe. These soft

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup each raisins and chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, molasses and vanilla; beat well. , Combine the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the raisins, pecans and chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on pans for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES



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Sometimes there's nothing better than a good old-fashioned oatmeal-raisin cookie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, raisins, baking soda, and salt; set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy, scraping down bowl as necessary. Add egg and vanilla; beat until combined. Gradually add oat mixture; beat just until combined.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto two baking sheets. Bake until cookies are golden brown but still soft, 12 to 16 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Cool 5 minutes on sheets; transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 2 g

Tips for Making the Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:

- Use old-fashioned oats for a chewier cookie. - Don't overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough. - Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking, as this will help the cookies hold their shape. - Use room temperature butter for even creaming. - Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy. - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. - Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. - Fold in the oats and raisins. - Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto a prepared baking sheet. - Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic for a reason. They're easy to make, delicious, and loved by people of all ages. With their chewy texture, sweet flavor, and plump, juicy raisins, these cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a simple yet satisfying cookie recipe, give these chewy oatmeal raisin cookies a try. You won't be disappointed.

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