Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

# Recipe: Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These **Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies** are deliciously sweet with a perfect chewiness. The combination of raisins and walnuts adds extra flavor to these soft and delightful treats.

If you are a fan of oatmeal cookies, be sure to check out our recipe for chewy banana oatmeal cookies and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.

## Recipe Details

These Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a delightful blend of sweetness and taste. They are perfect for a homemade treat or as part of a holiday cookie assortment.

– **Taste**: These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are incredibly tasty. The raisins and walnuts provide bursts of sweetness and nuttiness.
– **Texture**: With moist brown sugar, molasses, juicy raisins, and two types of rolled oats, these cookies are moist and chewy. The walnuts add a nice crunch.
– **Time**: It takes less than 30 minutes to make these cookies.
– **Ease**: This recipe is simple and easy to follow with step-by-step instructions and photos to help you make these perfect cookies for the holiday season.

## What You’ll Need

### Ingredient Notes

– **Wet ingredients**: Unsalted butter, Golden brown sugar, Granulated sugar, Eggs, Vanilla extract, and Molasses.
– **Dry ingredients**: All-purpose flour, Baking soda, Salt.
– **Oats**: Old-fashioned rolled oats and Quick-cooking rolled oats. The old-fashioned oats add more chew, while the quick oats have a smoother texture.
– **Raisins**: Regular or golden raisins can be used.
– **Walnuts**: These nuts offer a mild yet sharp flavor that complements the sweetness of the cookies.

## Add-ins and Substitutions

– **Add chocolate**: You can include chocolate chips or chunks for a chocolatey twist.
– **Substitute cranberries**: Swap raisins for cranberries for a different flavor.
– **Make them gluten-free**: Use gluten-free flour and certified gluten-free oats.
– **Substitute all one type of oats**: You can use either old-fashioned or quick oats if you don’t have both.

## How to Make Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

### Recipe Tips:

– **Soak the raisins**: Plump and hydrate the raisins for added flavor and moisture.
– **Use both kinds of oats**: Combining old-fashioned and quick oats provides the perfect texture.
– **Space the cookie dough balls**: Leave enough room between the dough balls for proper spreading during baking.

Enjoy these delicious Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies for a delightful treat or holiday dessert!When the cookies are done baking, allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to prevent them from breaking.

**FAQs**

– **Should you soak raisins before baking cookies?**
Soaking raisins before baking can make them juicier and more flavorful, which is great for moist cookies like oatmeal raisin.
– **How do you plump up raisins for cookies?**
To plump up raisins, place them in a bowl of water and pour boiling water over them. After a few minutes, they will rehydrate and become plump.

**Serving Suggestions**

These Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies can be served in various ways:
– **Cakes**: Pair them with Pumpkin Cheesecake, Chocolate Mousse Cake, or Gingerbread Cake.
– **Pies**: Enjoy them with Homemade Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Cobbler, or Blueberry Pie.
– **Cookies**: Combine them with Chewy Nutella Cookies, Frosted Sugar Cookies, or White Chocolate Florentine Cookies.
– **Beverages**: Have them with a Pumpkin Spice Latte, Caramel Frappuccino, or Hot Chocolate.

**Make This Recipe in Advance**

– **Make ahead**: Freeze the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet and transfer them to a ziplock freezer bag until you’re ready to bake.
– **Storing**: Keep the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their chewiness. They can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
– **Freeze**: Store them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

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**Full Recipe Instructions**

– Recipe Name: Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
– Description: Delicious and easy to make cookies with walnuts and raisins. Highly rated by many users.
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