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!
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.
Mix well.
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 8-10 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown.*If using a medium cookie scoop, bake 10 - 13 minutes..
Move to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
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