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After modifying several recipes, this really is the best oatmeal raisin cookie recipe I have found.
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5 from 35 votes

Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

Best ever oatmeal raisin cookie recipe that makes a soft and chewy cookie that stays fresh and freezes well too. Great in lunch boxes too!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Cookies, Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 83kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cooking oats the quick cooking kind
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • cup raisins

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars eggs, and vanilla until well blended.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients to butter mixture.
  • Fold in raisins and oats.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoons about 2" apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake 12 - 13 minutes in 350 degree oven until light brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg