These soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are seriously divine! They are easy to make and loaded with quick oats, vanilla, apple sauce, cinnamon and sweet raisins. Each bite has all the best flavors and textures!
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Gather ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl, blend together the butter and sugars with beaters until smooth. Then beat in eggs one at a time. Add in vanilla and applesauce. Mix just until combined.
In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Next you will combine the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture. Stir just until smooth. Then fold in raisins and cinnamon chips if desired.
Drop spoonful’s 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).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.