{"id":1235,"date":"2026-02-01T10:22:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T10:22:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1235"},"modified":"2026-02-01T10:22:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T10:22:47","slug":"soft-chewy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1235","title":{"rendered":"Soft &#038; Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Soft &amp; Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Classic &amp; Cozy)<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These <strong>soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies<\/strong> are the ultimate classic comfort dessert. Made with wholesome oats, plump raisins, warm cinnamon, and brown sugar, this recipe creates cookies that are tender in the center, slightly crisp on the edges, and full of cozy, nostalgic flavor. Perfect for holidays, afternoon tea, or anytime you\u2019re craving homemade cookies.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Soft &amp; chewy texture (never dry)<\/li>\n<li>Rich, warm flavors from cinnamon and brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>Easy, no-fuss ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for make-ahead &amp; freezing<\/li>\n<li>Better than bakery-style oatmeal raisin cookies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Dry Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 \u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking soda<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wet Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00be cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n<li>\u00be cup brown sugar (packed)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg (room temperature)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mix-ins<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 \u00bd cups old-fashioned rolled oats<\/li>\n<li>1 cup raisins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Optional additions:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup chopped walnuts or pecans<\/li>\n<li>Pinch of nutmeg or cloves for extra warmth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions (Step-by-Step)<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prep the Oven<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat your oven to <strong>175\u00b0C \/ 350\u00b0F<\/strong>. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Mix the Dry Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p>In a medium bowl, whisk together:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>flour<\/li>\n<li>baking soda<\/li>\n<li>cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Set aside.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Cream Butter &amp; Sugar<\/h3>\n<p>In a large bowl, beat the <strong>softened butter<\/strong>, <strong>brown sugar<\/strong>, and <strong>granulated sugar<\/strong> until light and fluffy (about 2\u20133 minutes).<br \/>\nThis step is key for soft cookies.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Add Egg &amp; Vanilla<\/h3>\n<p>Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Combine<\/h3>\n<p>Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until combined \u2014 don\u2019t overmix.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Fold in Oats &amp; Raisins<\/h3>\n<p>Gently stir in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tip:<\/em> If your raisins are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain. This makes them extra juicy!<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Baking<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Scoop about <strong>1\u00bd tablespoons of dough<\/strong> per cookie.<\/li>\n<li>Place cookies 5 cm apart on the baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for <strong>10\u201312 minutes<\/strong>, until edges are set but centers still look soft.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Don\u2019t overbake! Cookies firm up as they cool.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Cooling<\/h2>\n<p>Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Pro Tips for Perfect Chewy Cookies<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Use <strong>brown sugar<\/strong> for moisture<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t overbake<\/li>\n<li>Chill the dough 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm<\/li>\n<li>Use rolled oats, not instant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Storage &amp; Freezing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Store in an airtight container up to <strong>5 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Freeze baked cookies up to <strong>3 months<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Freeze dough balls and bake straight from freezer (+2 min)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Serving Ideas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>With a glass of cold milk<\/li>\n<li>With coffee or Moroccan atay<\/li>\n<li>Warmed slightly in the microwave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Soft &amp; Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Classic &amp; Cozy) &nbsp; These soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are the&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1236,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1235"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1237,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1235\/revisions\/1237"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1236"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}