Sunday, October 30, 2016

I’ll pretty much pass when it comes to raisins…. unless they’re baked into the best oatmeal raisin cookies on the planet.  And you’re looking at ’em!  🙂  These cookies are Bryan’s favorite and for good reason – they’re fabulous!  They are the perfect balance of chewy and crispy, salty and sweet.  The recipe is quick and super simple and the cookies bake to perfection.  And, oh my goodness, they’re huge!  Bet they’d be perfect sandwich cookies – with scoops of butter cream in the center… or ice cream… that’s next on my list!  Heavenly!  You have to try these Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.  Even if you aren’t a raisin lover, you’ll love these cookies.  This recipe is a keeper; I promise!  🙂 I hope your week is super fabulous!

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

 Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, melted (1-1/2 sticks)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 egg yolk
1-1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 heaping cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Melt butter and let cool slightly.

Mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended.  Beat in the cinnamon, vanilla, egg, and egg yolk for 2-3 minutes until light and creamy.  Mix in the four mixture until just blended.  Add the oats, nuts, and raisins.  Mix until just blended.

Place 1/4 cup balls of dough onto parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 14-16 minutes.  Do not overbake.  The edges should look golden brown and the centers still slightly soft.  Let cookies rest on cookie sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

(Recipe Source:  The Girl Who Ate Everything)

Note:  My baking time was around 20 minutes.  Check at 14-16 minutes and continue baking if necessary.  Enjoy!

♥Tawnya