Oftentimes the best recipes are the ones that are passed down.
This particular Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe is from my husbands parents. Actually, my MIL’s Mom got it from a friend long ago. It’s still made today by my FIL, he’s come over many times through the years with a tin of these Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, to which we all devour obviously.
They are literally the best – in this world. I repeat, the best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies IN THIS WORLD!
I never considered Oatmeal Raisin Cookies one of my favourite type of cookie, I’ve had too many that were dry. Why this recipe rocks? As long as you don’t over cook them, they are chewy. Incredibly delicious!!
I love that I always have all the ingredients on hand: brown sugar, butter, eggs, rolled oats, vanilla, flour, raisins, baking soda and water.
I pay no attention to perfecting the drop size of the batter when placing into the pan. The outcome is cookies that are mismatched and imperfect in size – yet each one perfect in every way that counts.
This batch make a couple dozen, again depending on drop size {alter baking time if you make them small please, you really don’t want to overcook these}.
ENJOY!!
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 tsp baking soda in a 1/4 cup hot water
Instructions
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Mix in order given, in a large mixing bowl. Add the hot water and soda last.
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Drop cookies on sheet
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Bake at 350F for 13-14 minutes or until edges start to brown but middle is still quite pale - trust me, it'll be the perfect cookie once cooled
Erika E says
Thanks for the recipe! We really enjoy oatmeal raisin cookies, especially when they’re chewy. And I have all the ingredients in my pantry.
Tammi says
Nice, let me know what you think when you try them!!
😉
Erika B says
YUMM!! These look so good. One of my favorite kinds of cookies for sure. !
Stephanie says
These look So delicious! Im going to have to pin this to make later.
Cupcakes & Crossbones says
oh yum! These looks delicious and easy! Just my kind of recipe!
Korilynn says
I love oatmeal raisin cookies. My kids won’t eat them, but hey that just means there are more for me!
Tammi says
My kids don’t really care for oatmeal either, but they do devour these!! I was shocked!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
oatmeal cookies are good I put bananas in mine
Tammi says
Great idea!
Daisy says
This recipe is so awesome! My hubby would probably eat an entire batch on his own. 😉
Teresa Claire says
My favourite cookie…I made a batch a few days ago…no…none left. I can’t stop at just 2…I am going to give your recipe a try.
Stacie says
YUM! Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the best. I’ll have to try this recipe.
Tammilee says
Your cookies look devine. All I need is a big glass of milk and a cookie and I am set for the night!
Stephanie LaPlante says
Oh they sound yummy. I love when cookies are healthy!
Keikilani says
I love oatmeal cookies! They are my second favorite cookie!
Scott says
Oatmeal raisin are my wife’s favorite. She’s never met one she didn’t like!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
these sound delicious. I like the raisins in them, wonder if cranberries would work too.
Onica {MommyFactor says
We love Oatmeal Raisin Cookies and always open to trying a new recipe. This recipe is simple and easy to make. We’ll be enjoying cookies soon!
Sandra says
This looks like a great recipe! One I would love.
Pam says
Oatmeal cookies are such a comfort food for me. I’ll be making these soon.
Tammi says
🙂
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Those look great, my kids love oatmeal raisin cookies, I add chocolate chips to mine!
Tammi says
Ha, I almost did that too but my husband stopped me with a firm NO! lol
I think he loves this recipe as is! 🙂
Jenn says
Those cookies look absolutely delicious! I love oatmeal raisin, it’s one of my favorites!
Mindy Grant says
I love Oatmeal Raisin Cookies! I haven’t had them in a long time. Now I want them!!!
Toni says
Oh my husband loves Oatmeal Raisin cookies. I am going to have to print off this recipe.
Tammi says
Let me know what you think when you try them!
🙂
Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens says
Everything you make Tammi is always outstanding!!!!
Tammi says
Oh stop! lol You are a doll Kristen!!
xo
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
These look great. I always have these ingredients on hand too. So convenient.
Brandy says
Oatmeal raisin cookies are some of my husbands favorite! My tip is to soak the raisins in the the egg and vanilla mixture for an hour before combining all ingredients, this really gives the raisins a punch of vanilla flavor (and softens the raisins).
Brandy says
*A hour
Tammi says
Oh … I hadn’t heard of that but it makes sense. I’ll try that next time. Thanks for the tip!!
🙂
Amy Desrosiers says
I love a good chewy cookie. This recipe looks so fantastic!
Deanna says
Yummy COOKIES!!
Autumn says
Yum! I am sold. I absolutly love oatmeal cookies, but mine never turn out quite as good as the bakery fresh ones I buy….I might try agian with this recipe!! =)
Nena Sinclair says
Yum! Oatmeal raisin cookies are one of my favorites! I haven’t made them in such a long time, I’ve gotta try your recipe! Thanks for sharing!
nicky says
looks yummy – thanks for the recipe!
Sandra says
Will definitely have to try this recipe!
Kevin B says
They look great!
Judy C (Judy Cowan) says
Thanks for sharing the recipe, will have to try it out. My hubby loves chewy cookies!
Ryan R says
Sound great, I’ll have to try them
Crystal A. (@EatDrinkClev) says
I love chewy oatmeal raisin cookies! I like to add finely chopped nuts to mine too.
Susan T. says
These are the ultimate comfort food! I like to put dried cranberries in mine sometimes too.
Debbie W says
This is a slight variation of my recipe, but I am game to try a new recipe. It’s more brown sugar than I usually use, but I bet these are chewier than mine.
Deanna Barkley says
Thanks for the recipe. the cookies look tasty.