The BEST Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Quick Oats
These oatmeal raisin cookies with quick oats are soft, chewy, packed with oats, plump raisins, and just the right amount of cinnamon – comforting, simple, and not too sweet.
These cookies were originally made for my boyfriend’s father’s milestone birthday – an even though I’ve never been the biggest oatmeal raisin fan, this recipe completely changed my mind. They’ve since become a favorite among his family.
I first tested this recipe using old fashioned oats using Allrecipes, but over time I found that quick oats work even better! Most people already have it in their pantry, and they create a softer, chewier cookie that stays tender for days.
Why You’ll Love These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies:
Quick Oats vs. Old-Fashioned Oats
I’ve come to prefer quick oats to old-fashioned oats in this recipe. They absorb moisture more evenly, making the cookies softer and chewier, and most people already have them on hand. If you prefer a more textured cookie, old fashioned oats will work – but for the softest results, quick oats are my go-to.
Baking Tips for Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Quick Oats
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Quick Oats
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Salted butter softened
- ¼ cup Granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Dark brown sugar
- 1 Egg
- ¼ tsp Vanilla extract
- 7 tbsp All-purpose flour
- ½ tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp Salt
- 1 ¼ cup Quick oats
- ½ cup Raisins
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees (190 degrees C).
- Line cookie sheet(s) with parchment paper, silicone liners or aluminum foil sprayed with cooking/baking spray.
- Beat butter, white sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla until fluffy.
- Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Gradually beat into the butter mixture.
- Stir in oats and raisins.
- Drop 1.5 tbsp of batter 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet(s).
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let sit on the cookie sheet(s) for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage + Make-Ahead
How to store Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with Quick Oats:
