Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in oats and raisins until evenly distributed.
- Scoop dough into 1½-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned oats for the best chewy texture.
- Substitute raisins with dried cranberries, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts.
- Lightly underbake for extra chewy centers.
- Sprinkle with sea salt after baking for a sweet-salty contrast.
- Freeze baked cookies or dough balls for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
