Perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Total Time
45 mins
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(416)
Ingredients
20 servings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup whole rolled oats
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, sugar, whole egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, whisking vigorously.
Step 3
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir in the oats, raisins, and walnuts, if using, folding into a tight batter. Set the dough aside for 20 minutes while the oven preheats. If your dough seems too wet to become scoop-able, chill it in the fridge for this 20 minutes and it'll firm up. If your dough is too crumbly, stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons water.
Step 4
Use a cookie scoop to divide the dough into 20 tablespoon-sized balls. Roll lightly in barely damp hands to make them round. Spread out onto the prepared baking sheets and bake until puffed, golden, and a touch underbaked-looking, 10 to 11 minutes. Let cool on the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
Use brown sugar for a caramelized sweetness.
Go for melted, not creamed, butter for moist, chewy cookies.
Let the dough rest for 20 minutes before baking for easier rolling and chewier texture.
Allow the cookies to cool completely for the best texture and flavor.
