Easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These easy oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, chewy and have a hint of warm cinnamon. It's the best classic cookie recipe that's easy to make with quick oats and raisins!
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar , packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup apple sauce
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins , more if desired
Optional
- cinnamon chips , I use about 1 1/2 cups
- walnuts , if adding I add about 1/2 cup
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Gather ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend together 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated with beaters until smooth. Then beat in 2 eggs one at a time. Add in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 cup applesauce. Mix just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine 3 cups oats, 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Next combine the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture. Stir just until smooth. Then fold in 1 cup raisins and cinnamon chips if desired.
- Drop by spoonful onto pan lined with parchment paper. Press in a few extra raisins and chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly brown. The middle should still look slightly soft. Remove from the oven and let sit on the pan for a couple minutes. Then remove to the cooling rack.
Notes
Oats: For this recipe you can also use old-fashioned oats. It depends on your preference of texture (old-fashioned will be chewier). You can also pulse rolled oats in the blender to make quick oats.
Cinnamon chips: My original recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups. I have since made them optional because not everyone can find them...but if you can, I highly recommend adding them. I used the Hershey's brand. They add the perfect flavor.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days on the counter. Freeze in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 138mg, Potassium: 117mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 140IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
