Oatmeal Raisin Delight is your go-to cookie when you want something comforting yet quick to whip up. With the perfect balance of chewy oats and sweet raisins, these cookies bring a hearty touch to any dessert table.
Butter is the foundation of any good cookie, providing moisture and richness. Here, we use salted butter to enhance flavor. Brown sugar adds a deeper, caramel-like sweetness and helps keep the cookies soft. Granulated sugar provides structure and sweetness. Eggs bind everything together, ensuring a chewy texture. Vanilla extract is the subtle flavor enhancer that rounds out the sweetness. All-purpose flour gives the cookies their shape and structure, while baking soda helps them rise slightly. Cinnamon adds warmth and depth, making the cookies more aromatic. Salt balances sweetness and enhances other flavors. Rolled oats provide chewiness and heartiness, and raisins offer a natural sweetness that complements the oats perfectly.
These cookies pair beautifully with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For a more indulgent experience, crumble them over a bowl of Greek yogurt or serve them alongside a fruit platter for a balanced dessert option.
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining your baking sheets with parchment paper. This ensures your cookies won't stick and makes cleanup a breeze. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This should take about 2-3 minutes of mixing.
Next, add the eggs to your mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. This helps to fully incorporate the eggs into the dough. Stir in the vanilla extract to give the dough a rich, aromatic flavor.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to your wet mixture, mixing until they are just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
Now, it's time for the oats and raisins. Stir them into the dough by hand until they are evenly distributed. This prevents the oats from becoming overly crushed and ensures that each cookie is packed with raisins.
Using a tablespoon, scoop out balls of dough and place them on your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. This gives the cookies room to spread without merging together. Bake them for 10-12 minutes, watching for the edges to turn golden brown while the centers remain slightly soft.
Once baked, allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes. This helps them set up and makes them easier to transfer. Then, move them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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