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!!
- 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
- Mix in order given, in a large mixing bowl. Add the hot water and soda last.
- Drop cookies on sheet
- 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
04/25/2014 at 7:39 amThanks 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
04/26/2014 at 6:46 amNice, let me know what you think when you try them!!
😉
Erika B says
04/25/2014 at 7:55 amYUMM!! These look so good. One of my favorite kinds of cookies for sure. !
Stephanie says
04/25/2014 at 7:57 amThese look So delicious! Im going to have to pin this to make later.
Cupcakes & Crossbones says
04/25/2014 at 7:59 amoh yum! These looks delicious and easy! Just my kind of recipe!
Korilynn says
04/25/2014 at 8:02 amI love oatmeal raisin cookies. My kids won’t eat them, but hey that just means there are more for me!
Tammi says
04/26/2014 at 6:47 amMy kids don’t really care for oatmeal either, but they do devour these!! I was shocked!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
04/25/2014 at 9:43 amoatmeal cookies are good I put bananas in mine
Tammi says
04/26/2014 at 6:47 amGreat idea!
Daisy says
04/25/2014 at 11:20 amThis recipe is so awesome! My hubby would probably eat an entire batch on his own. 😉
Teresa Claire says
04/25/2014 at 11:43 amMy 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
04/25/2014 at 12:13 pmYUM! Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are the best. I’ll have to try this recipe.
Tammilee says
04/25/2014 at 1:00 pmYour 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
04/25/2014 at 1:20 pmOh they sound yummy. I love when cookies are healthy!
Keikilani says
04/25/2014 at 2:19 pmI love oatmeal cookies! They are my second favorite cookie!
Scott says
04/25/2014 at 2:56 pmOatmeal raisin are my wife’s favorite. She’s never met one she didn’t like!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
04/25/2014 at 3:36 pmthese sound delicious. I like the raisins in them, wonder if cranberries would work too.
Onica {MommyFactor says
04/25/2014 at 3:52 pmWe 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
04/25/2014 at 5:11 pmThis looks like a great recipe! One I would love.
Pam says
04/25/2014 at 6:08 pmOatmeal cookies are such a comfort food for me. I’ll be making these soon.
Tammi says
04/26/2014 at 6:49 am🙂
Mama to 5 BLessings says
04/25/2014 at 6:49 pmThose look great, my kids love oatmeal raisin cookies, I add chocolate chips to mine!
Tammi says
04/26/2014 at 6:50 amHa, 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
04/25/2014 at 7:16 pmThose cookies look absolutely delicious! I love oatmeal raisin, it’s one of my favorites!
Mindy Grant says
04/25/2014 at 8:16 pmI love Oatmeal Raisin Cookies! I haven’t had them in a long time. Now I want them!!!
Toni says
04/25/2014 at 8:20 pmOh my husband loves Oatmeal Raisin cookies. I am going to have to print off this recipe.
Tammi says
04/26/2014 at 6:50 amLet me know what you think when you try them!
🙂
Kristen @ My 3 Little Kittens says
04/25/2014 at 8:31 pmEverything you make Tammi is always outstanding!!!!
Tammi says
04/26/2014 at 6:50 amOh stop! lol You are a doll Kristen!!
xo
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
04/25/2014 at 9:16 pmThese look great. I always have these ingredients on hand too. So convenient.
Brandy says
04/25/2014 at 9:27 pmOatmeal 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
04/25/2014 at 9:28 pm*A hour
Tammi says
04/26/2014 at 6:51 amOh … I hadn’t heard of that but it makes sense. I’ll try that next time. Thanks for the tip!!
🙂
Amy Desrosiers says
04/26/2014 at 7:52 amI love a good chewy cookie. This recipe looks so fantastic!
Deanna says
04/26/2014 at 8:52 amYummy COOKIES!!
Autumn says
04/27/2014 at 3:31 pmYum! 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
04/27/2014 at 10:45 pmYum! 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
04/28/2014 at 9:42 amlooks yummy – thanks for the recipe!
Sandra says
04/28/2014 at 2:55 pmWill definitely have to try this recipe!
Kevin B says
04/28/2014 at 10:17 pmThey look great!
Judy C (Judy Cowan) says
04/29/2014 at 8:04 amThanks for sharing the recipe, will have to try it out. My hubby loves chewy cookies!
Ryan R says
04/29/2014 at 2:25 pmSound great, I’ll have to try them
Crystal A. (@EatDrinkClev) says
04/30/2014 at 8:58 amI love chewy oatmeal raisin cookies! I like to add finely chopped nuts to mine too.
Susan T. says
04/30/2014 at 5:49 pmThese are the ultimate comfort food! I like to put dried cranberries in mine sometimes too.
Debbie W says
05/01/2014 at 5:54 amThis 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
05/03/2014 at 12:37 pmThanks for the recipe. the cookies look tasty.