I have just eaten the very last crumb of these gorgeous cookies and I’m pumped to share the recipe with you. I always love being able to share a recipe soon after I’ve made it as I’m still in the ‘oh-my-gosh-I-love-this-recipe-and-I-must-share-it-now’ phase.
And today is perfect because I still have the lingering taste of cinnamon on my lips. Sooo let me tell you straight up these Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are ah-mazing! They are chewy and warm with a touch of cinnamon, a handful of hearty oats and plenty of sticky raisins.
Here in Australia, we have a similar oat cookie that is an all-time favourite – the Anzac Biscuit. It is also chocked full of rolled oats but is typically flavoured with sweet golden syrup. I feel like these cookies are the American version. The brown sugar creates a gorgeously rich caramel flavour and the raisins add a lovely chew.
I’m still wondering where raisins have been all my life. I used loads of them when I was making my Rum and Raisin Ice Cream a few months ago and I couldn’t get enough. Here in Australia sultanas are more commonly used in baking but I think raisins are far plumper and juicier!
So these Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. My advice when baking them is to make them slightly bigger than perhaps you normally would. I don’t know why but oatmeal cookies are meant to be big. This batch makes around 11 or 12 large cookies. Remember my Monster M&M Peanut Butter Cookies?
Just like those, these will be VERY fragile when they first come out of the oven, so leave them to cool on the oven tray for a good 15 minutes before removing onto a wire rack very carefully. You will also need to wait until they cool completely before eating them as they will firm up considerably (in a good way) – remember patience is a virtue!
So since I won’t be back with a new recipe until Monday, I wanted to say Happy Valentine’s Day! I have actually been in America twice on Valentine’s Day so I know it’s a big deal over there – I’ve seen those displays in Target! And I’m sure I’m not the only one who has romantic desserts flooding my Pinterest feed.
For me, Valentine’s Day was never a big thing because it was my brother’s birthday. And now, it’s the day before my wedding anniversary so I feel more partial to the 13th rather than the 14th. But I’ll take any excuse to celebrate with a box of chocolates! 😉
Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with a touch of cinnamon, a handful of hearty oats and plenty of sticky raisins.
- Yield: Makes 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter
- 80 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 105 grams (3/4 cup) plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 100 grams (1 cup) whole rolled oats
- 120 grams (3/4 cup) raisins
Instructions
- Line two baking trays with baking paper. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and sugars and beat using an electric beater for a minute or two until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and the vanilla and beat until combined, scrapping down the sides. Add the sifted flour, baking soda and cinnamon and stir using a wooden spoon. Add the rolled oats and the raisins and mix through.
- Preheat the oven to 180 C (360 F). Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls and place on the baking trays, leaving room for the cookies to flatten out. Place in oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown on the edges. Leave the cookies to cool before gently moving to a wire rack to cool completely. They will be quite fragile until they cool completely so be patient! Then enjoy with a cold glass of milk.
Our favorite cookie! Even my two year old loves them! I added shredded coconut to the mix! Hubby approved recipe!
Hi, How would you change the chewy oatmeal recipe to a crispy cookie?? Thank you😉
Hi Jimmy, thanks for getting in touch. I think you’ll find these cookies are still crispy on the outside but if you want them even more crispy, I would suggest baking them for just a minute or two longer! Let me know how you go!
Hahaha, I’m so glad you’ve experienced the joys of Target and Valentine’s Day on your visits to the US! Girlfriend, you know I LOVEEEEE my oatmeal raisin cookies, and these look divine. I am a professional oatmeal cookie connoisseur (raisins or no raisins) and I think these would totally pass my test!
Oatmeal raisin cookies are always a hit at our house Jess! The chewier the better too, so these will totally fit the bill!
Thanks Mary Ann!
I would love the recipe for your the Anzac Biscuit and try those. I actually have some Lyle’s Golden Syrup I bought for an Oatmeal Pie, and would love more recipes to use in it!!
Oh brilliant! I will have to share it soon. I also have a caramel fudge recipe that uses golden syrup that is really yummy! You can find it here – http://www.sweetestmenu.com/blog/chocolate-caramel-fudge
I love Oatmeal Raisin cookies and I can’t wait to make these cookies tomorrow!! I’ll probably double the batch so I can share with my kids!!!
Oh awesome! Let me know how you go Sandy! I hope you love them.
Oatmeal raisin cookies are one of my favorites, and nothing is better than a chewy one. I want one of these right now with big mug of milk.
Thanks Amanda! I love them too!
THE best cookies are both chewy and warm! These look so so tasty! What a perfect weekend treat!
Thanks Lucie! 🙂
One of my favorite cookies! Sometimes I like to add chocolate chips instead of raisins to it.
That is a brilliant idea Katie! I will definitely try that! 🙂
I love chewy cookies…well I love just about any cookie! These oatmeal raisin are a true beauty!
Me too Kathy, me too! 😉
These cookies look super delish, Jess! Chewy oatmeal and raisin combo sounds intriguing. And love you nail color too! 🙂
Thanks Anu! 🙂
These cookies look amazing! Chewy oatmeal raisin cookie is the best!
Thanks Melanie! 🙂
I’m not huge on valentines day so these cookies are a breath of fresh air from chocolate covered strawberry everything. Also, the chewy middle of any oatmeal cookie is my favorite – too good.
Happy Anniversary!
Hahaha so true Nicole! I always miss the boat on holidays but I’m not too worried about this one! haha 🙂
These are gorgeous, Jess, and they seriously have me craving some oatmeal raisin cookies!!! I wish I could grab one (or 5) of those and dip them in a cup of hot tea!! So so yummy <3
Aww thank you Beeta!
Oatmeal raisin cookies are one of my all time favorites, but they MUST be chewy! Yours look and sound absolutely perfect! I’ll take 5 dozen please! 😉 Cheers, girlie!
Thanks Cheyanne, I love me a good chewy cookie! 🙂
My favorite kind of cookies. And I love the nail polish! 🙂
Aw thanks Adina! 🙂
These look fantastic! Would be perfect for supper tonight ♥
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Thanks Summer!
These cookies look perfect, Jess! Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies are my absolute favorite and I love how hearty and big these are! A batch of these would totally make my Valentine’s Day 🙂 Happy Anniversary!
Aww thank you so much Kelly! 🙂
It’s true that this is kind of the American version of Anzac biscuits, and I think I actually prefer them to Anzacs! I like Anzacs but they definitely aren’t something I crave all the time. These, on the other hand, are in an entirely different league. Those yummy raisins and the to-die-for cinnamon flavour in there really make these a winner, Jess. Come at me, bickies!!
You know I think I might be with you on that, how can you beat cinnamon? Thanks Lisa!
Oh man, these look so good! I’m a raisin hater so I’d sub dried cranberries, but I am definitely into the brown sugar/crispy edges/chewy middle part.
PS Happy early anniversary! 🙂
Aww thank you Elizabeth!! 🙂
Oh Jess, these are my second favourite type of cookie ever! (I’m a choc chip girl 4eva). I cannot wait to make your version. They look so crispy-chewy-perfect! And I’m a raisin luvah! They’re so sweet and moist and chewy.
Happy Anniversary too!
Aww thanks Amy! Yes! Raisins are the best!! 🙂
I think I could just make this exact recipe and pass it off as an Anzac biscuit and it will be the best Anzac biscuit EVER.
Aww so true! They even taste like they have golden syrup or molasses because of the brown sugar – so good!
Yay for oatmeal cookies! We’re on the same wavelength 😉 these look SO chewy and delicious. I’ve got to try your recipe!!
They are delicious! I LOVE your white choc and raspberry version! 🙂