Simple Oat and Raisin Cookie Recipe

Oat and raisin cookies are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for busy moms looking for a quick and easy treat to make. Packed with fiber and protein from the oats and raisins, these cookies are not only satisfying, but they’ll keep you and your family energized throughout the day. This recipe is simple and straightforward, making it perfect for those who want to whip up a batch of cookies without spending too much time in the kitchen. Plus, the smell of freshly baked oat and raisin cookies is sure to make your home feel warm and inviting.

Oat and Raisin homemade cookies from scratch on a wire wrack cooling.

Oat and Raisin Cookies

The flavours in these simple cookies are divine and they are so easy to make, just chill before baking and they will turn out perfect every single time.

A stack of oat and raisin cookies with some scattered below ready to share with the family.

Ingredients for Easy Oat Cookies with Raisins

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup raisins
A single oat and raisin cookie cooling ready for the kids to grab.

How to Make Easy Oaty Raising Cookies

1. Beat together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat to combine.

butter and sugar in a mixing bowl to start to make cookie dough.

3. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Beat to mix.

Adding rolled oats to the cookie dough mix for oat and raisin cookies.

4. Fold in the oats until well mixed, then add the raisins and stir to mix.

Raisins added to the oaty cookie dough.

5. Cover the bowl and chill for at least one hour.

6. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to scoop out the dough. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and lightly press down the top of each cookie.

Cookie dough balls on a parchment sheet. You can see the raisins in the cookie dough.

8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

A stack of cookies on a yellow mini cake stand.

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Yield: 24 Cookies

Easy to Make Oat and Raisin Cookies

Oat and raisin cookies cooling on a wire wrack.

Oat and raisin cookies are a delicious and wholesome treat that are perfect for busy moms looking for a quick and easy snack to make. These cookies are made with simple ingredients and a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Beat together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat to combine.
  3. Add the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Beat to mix.
  4. Fold in the oats until well mixed, then add the raisins and stir to mix.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill for at least one hour.
  6. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to scoop out the dough. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and lightly press down the top of each cookie.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.



Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 225Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 151mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 20gProtein: 3g

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