Bakery-Style Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
These bakery-style oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome oats and sweet raisins. Perfect for a delightful treat with a glass of milk.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup plump raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and sea salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats, raisins, and walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with a glass of milk.
Notes
For a charming presentation, serve with a small pitcher of milk.