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Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Published: Apr 19, 2021 by Terri Gilson · Modified: May 9, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 7 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!

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  • 🥘 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
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🌡️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.

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📖 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!
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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!

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👪 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 delicious cookie recipes, then check out the recipes at the bottom of the recipe card!

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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 3 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
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 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!

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    • 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
  2. ann

    July 29, 2022 at 9:59 pm

    Best oatmeal and raisin cookie ever, love them

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    • 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❤

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    • 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.

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