Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

4.54 from 26 votes

A great recipe for some Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. They are even better with some chopped walnuts.

old fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies

One of my all-time favorite cookies is Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. My wife likes some chopped walnuts in hers so I always make her a batch with nuts. Optional of course.

oatmeal raisin cookie dough on baking sheet
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Don’t you hate it when raisins get stuck together in a big clump? To unstick the raisins, wet your hands with a little water then work the raisins apart.

old fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies

I let my oatmeal cookies bake for 15 minutes give or take. Time may vary based on several factors but you will want to bake them till the edges of the cookies become golden brown. The top of the cookies will still be soft to the touch.

old fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies

The end result is a soft oatmeal cookie with a hint of cinnamon. Oh yeah, and raisins. And if you used some chopped walnuts when you made this awesome old fashioned oatmeal cookie recipe you would obviously get that added flavor.

old fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies

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You will need the following ingredients to make this Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Unsalted Butter, Light Brown Sugar, White Sugar, Vanilla Extract, Eggs, All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon, Oatmeal, Raisins and optionally some Chopped Walnuts.

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Add the vanilla extract and the eggs and mix well.
  3. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and ground cinnamon and mix well.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix till just combined. Fold in the oatmeal and raisins and mix thoroughly. Optionally add the nuts and mix well.
  5. Place a dollop of cookie dough on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 14-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

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old fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

A great recipe for some Old Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. They are even better with some chopped walnuts.
4.54 from 26 votes

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Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Author Rodney
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 166 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
  • ½ Cup White Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 ½ Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 3 Cups Oatmeal
  • 1 ½ Cups Raisins
  • 1 ½ Cups Chopped Walnuts, optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Add the vanilla extract and the eggs and mix well.
  • In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and ground cinnamon and mix well.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix till just combined. Fold in the oatmeal and raisins and mix thoroughly. Optionally add the nuts and mix well.
  • Place a dollop of cookie dough on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 14-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 39mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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4 Comments

  1. SD says:

    Made this recipe pretty much as written. Only substituted whole wheat pastry flour for the flour.

    These were fantastic! Lightly crisp on the outside and yummy oatmeal goodness on the inside. Thanks Rodney!

  2. Debbie Lanier says:

    I made these for my son-in-law, who said they were delicious. I agree! Slightly crispy on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside. Just the right amount of cinnamon and sweetness! Perfect with a cold glass of milk! Yum!!

    1. Rodney says:

      Thanks!!

  3. Jeff Bergeron says:

    Just made these and WOW ! They turned out great, I did soak the raisins in hot water for 30 minutes before adding them and also added 1 teaspoon nutmeg and a 1/2 teaspoon coarse Sea salt to the batter. This is a keeper recipe.

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