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    Home » Recipes » Courses » Desserts » Cookies

    Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Published: Apr 19, 2021 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Aug 22, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    These Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are soo simple, yet so incredibly delicious! Made with quick oats and basic pantry ingredients, you can whip them up in a snap. 

    2 oatmeal raisin cookies on blue surface with plate of cookies, dish of raisins, jar of oats and scoop in the background

    These oatmeal raisin cookies are also soft and chewy, freeze well and make a great snack or lunch box addition!

    Jump to:
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🌡️How to Store 
    • 💭Top Tip
    • 📖 Variations & Substitutions
    • 👪 Serving Size
    • ⭐ Reviews
    • 📋 Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe
    • More Cookie Recipes

    My Auntie Sue made these raisin oatmeal cookies when we were kids and I remember loving them so much that I just had to get the recipe from her. They were also my Uncle Garry's favorite! I have tried a lot of raisin cookies over the years and nothing compares to these. These cookies are, hands down, the best oatmeal raisin cookies I have ever tasted!

    🥘 Ingredients

    Like I said, SIMPLE! All you need for these oatmeal-raisin cookies is:

    • quick oats
    • eggs
    • unsalted butter
    • vanilla extract
    • raisins
    • brown sugar
    • white granulated sugar
    • flour
    • baking soda
    2 oatmeal raisin cookies on blue surface with plate of cookies in background

    🌡️How to Store 

    Keep these soft oatmeal raisin cookies on the counter (in an airtight container or cookies jar) for 2-3 days or put them right into the freezer! I put them straight into the freezer, then I take them out and by the time I go to eat them at work, they are defrosted. Or you can pop them into the microwave for 15-20 seconds to defrost. They will keep in an airtight container or freezer bag in the deep freezer for up to 6 months.

    💭Top Tip

    Freezing Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Dough: You can also freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months if you don't want to bake them right away.

    1. Place dough by spoonful on a parchment lined cookie sheet (as if you were going to bake them) and place in freezer for 30 minutes.
    2. Remove dough balls from the cookie sheet and add them to a plastic freezer bag or airtight container.
    3. Label the Ziplock freezer bag or sealed container with the date, name and the baking temperature and place back in the freezer.
    4. When you are ready to bake the cookies, remove the frozen cookie dough balls from the freezer. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place the dough balls on a parchment lined cookie sheet or ungreased cookie sheet.
    5. Since the dough is frozen, you'll need to bake the cookies for at least 2 minutes longer (about 12 minutes) or until lightly browned on the bottom.

    oatmeal raisin cookie broken in half and a stack of cookies in background, on blue surface

    📖 Variations & Substitutions

    • Chocolate Chip Cookies: The raisins in these cookies can be switched out for chocolate chips, if you want to mix things up (or are simply having a chocolate craving)!
    • Raisins: You can use Sunalta (also known as golden raisins) instead of regular black raisins (Thompson Seedless)
    • Brown Sugar: You can use dark brown sugar or a light brown sugar
    • Quick oats: Do NOT substitute instant oats for quick oats, as they are much finer in texture, and therefore behave more like flour instead of oatmeal in baking.
    • And if you want to make quick oats from old-fashioned oats, you can find directions HERE!
    oatmeal raisin edible cookie dough in white bowl with spoon and glass of milk in the background

    If you're like me and love baking, sometimes you just gotta bake, right! But then again, sometimes you just want cookie dough. And for those times, I've got you covered! This safe, eggless and delicious  Oatmeal Raisin Edible Cookie Dough only takes a few minutes and will satisfy that cookie dough craving.

    And then there are those times when you want raisin cookies, but you want them for breakfast (yet you can't justify eating cookies for breakfast.) Oh boy,  do I have the solution for you. My Raisin Cookie Overnight Oats in a Jar are just like having healthy oatmeal raisin cookies for breakfast! So go ahead.. indulge!

    raisin cookie oatmeal in a jar with cookie on top on blue background with raisin oatmeal cookies around and jars of oatmeal in background

    👪 Serving Size

    This recipe makes 20 oatmeal raisin cookies. However, you can half, double or triple the recipe by clicking on the blue serving number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust. You'll just need additional cookie sheets. Trust me, you'll want to make a second batch (at least) because these will go fast!

    So if you're looking for simply delicious Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, then you'll love these!

    And if you're looking for more easy and delicious cookie recipes, then check out my other drop cookies recipes: Rhubarb Cookies and Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies!

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    Did you make this oatmeal cookie recipe? Please RATE THE RECIPE below!

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    2 oatmeal raisin cookies on blue surface with plate of cookies, dish of raisins, jar of oats and scoop in the background
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    📋 Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

    These Easy Oatmeal Raisin cookies are drop cookies made with quick oats. They are classic cookies that are fast to make with a soft texture that is a little chewy, and so simple you won't believe how incredibly delicious they taste! They make a great snack or lunchbox dessert!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American, North American
    Keyword: cookies, oatmeal, oatmeal raisin, raisins
    Special Diet: Vegetarian
    Servings: 20 cookies
    Calories: 118kcal
    Author: Terri Gilson
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 large egg
    • ⅔ cup all -purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 ½ cups quick cooking rolled oats
    • 1 cup raisins
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    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 375 degrees F ( 190 degrees C).
    • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment), beat room temperature butter, sugars and egg together until light and fluffy (on medium speed). Add vanilla.
    • In separate small bowl add flour and baking soda, then add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
    • Stir in quick cooking rolled oats and raisins.
    • Drop by teaspoonful (or use a cookie scoop) onto an ungreased cookie sheet or baking sheets lined with parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.
    • Bake cookies for about 10 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.
    • Move to a wire rack to cool.

    Notes

     
    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
    Calories 118 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 3g19%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 20mg7%
    Sodium 70mg3%
    Potassium 90mg3%
    Carbohydrates 18g6%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 1g2%
    Vitamin A 154IU3%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 10mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 118kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) | Sodium: 70mg (3%) | Potassium: 90mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 154IU (3%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 10mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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    Comments

    1. Monica Ray

      April 23, 2022 at 6:04 am

      Just made these on a beautiful spring Saturday morning before 8 am. Love the simplicity and deliciousness of this recipe! To minimize added sugar, I only added half a cup of the brown sugar and it was still scrumptious. The sweetness from the craisins (what I used) made up for lack of the other half cup. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        April 24, 2022 at 9:17 pm

        Hi Monica,
        I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed them! I have never tried them with craisins - great idea (and cutting back on the sugar too).
        Take care,
        Terri

        Reply
      • Sueann

        February 10, 2023 at 7:34 pm

        The recipe calls for 1/4 c of brown sugar. Did you add just half of that amount? Thanks 🙂

        Reply
        • Terri Gilson

          February 10, 2023 at 8:01 pm

          Sueann,
          It sounds like she only added 1/2 cup of the brown sugar (instead of 1/4 cup) and just skipped the white sugar altogether!
          Terri

          Reply
    2. ann

      July 29, 2022 at 9:59 pm

      Best oatmeal and raisin cookie ever, love them

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        July 30, 2022 at 10:24 pm

        I'm so glad you loved them as much as we do, Ann!

        Reply
    3. Kasey

      October 18, 2022 at 6:09 pm

      I just made them for my fiancee and I and they were amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing❤

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        October 19, 2022 at 6:30 am

        I'm so glad you loved them as much as we do, Kasey! Terri

        Reply
    4. Paige Tucker

      December 26, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      Made these with my nephew! They were so easy! Added a little cinnamon too.

      Reply
    5. Shell

      February 08, 2023 at 10:07 am

      The BEST & EASIEST recipe. Made these several times in the past few months. I'm wondering if this recipe can be made into bars. In a cake pan. If so, what temperature and how long?? Please

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        February 10, 2023 at 7:59 pm

        Hi Shell,
        I've never made them like that, but you could try 350 degrees F for 15 minutes, then check! I'll have to try it the next time I make them 🙂
        Terri

        Reply
    6. Gilda Gold

      March 24, 2023 at 3:18 pm

      Excellent cookies and so easy to make !!!

      Reply
    7. Nancy

      June 17, 2023 at 8:21 pm

      Made for hubby for a quick gluten free bedtime snack! Delicious😋 I just substituted gluten free flour for regular flour as he is gluten intolerant. Very good and quick/easy bake and clean up. 12 minutes in my gas oven!
      Will make again. 👏🏼🙌🏼🫶🏼
      Thank you.

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        June 18, 2023 at 7:39 am

        Hi Nancy,
        I'm so glad your husband enjoyed them and that they worked perfectly with gluten-free flour!
        Terri

        Reply
    8. Tiffany Cantrell

      September 04, 2023 at 8:49 am

      Can you use salted butter? It’s all I have on hand.

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        September 04, 2023 at 10:37 am

        Hi Tiffany,
        Yes, they may taste a little saltier, but you probably won't notice it that much!
        Hope you enjoy them 🙂
        Terri

        Reply
    9. B

      September 14, 2023 at 1:51 pm

      I just made these and they are definitely missing a little bit of salt. While good, they're a little on the bland side. I have always added about a teaspoon of ground cloves to my oatmeal raisin cookies, too. I like that little bit of spice. Will definitely use salted butter next time, though.

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        September 15, 2023 at 12:02 pm

        Interesting how different tastes and preferences are 🙂 I think it's more than enough salt. But if you want it saltier, I would add more salt, rather than using salted butter. Salted butter doesn't give you control over the amount of salt. And I don't like cloves, so I'd NEVER add them!
        Terri

        Reply
    10. Mrs. Lee

      September 24, 2023 at 9:12 am

      Made these today with my son. He is autistic and has a hard time following written directions and measurements. However, this recipe was so easy to follow. He did it all by himself with just a little guidance from me. He's 22 and trying to become more independent. He has a passion for cooking, and he approves this recipe!!!

      Reply
      • Terri Gilson

        September 25, 2023 at 6:19 am

        Hi,
        I'm so glad to hear that your son loved the cookies and was able to easily follow the directions! I work very hard to make my site and recipes user friendly and it's so great to hear this positive feedback!
        And thanks so much for taking the time to comment! 🙂
        Take care,
        Terri

        Reply

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