Oatmeal raisin cookies

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 1 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   How to bake oatmeal raisin cookies at home so that they are as good, if not tastier, than store-bought ones? Very simple! To begin, prepare the necessary ingredients according to the list. Oatmeal comes in different types depending on the grind. You can use any, but keep in mind that the finer the flakes, the more uniform and softer the finished cookies will be. I took extra flakes, that is, the smallest and softest ones, and additionally rubbed them between my palms, chopping them even more.

2. STEP 2

   

   Wash the raisins, add hot water and leave for 5-7 minutes. Then drain the water, dry the raisins on a paper towel. The raisins do not necessarily need to be light, you can prepare them from any raisins that you can buy. But it’s better to take medium-sized raisins; with them the dough will be more homogeneous and will not fall apart.

3. STEP 3

   

   Beat soft butter at room temperature with sugar until fluffy. Cane or, as it is also called, brown sugar is suitable for any type. I have Demerara. If you don't have brown sugar, you can replace it with regular white sugar.

4. STEP 4

   

   Add oatmeal to bowl with butter. Sift the flour. Also add egg, baking powder and cinnamon.

5. STEP 5

   

   Mix everything together until you obtain a homogeneous, sticky, slightly crumbly dough. The dough should come together into a ball. If your dough is too crumbly and does not hold its shape when you try to roll it into a ball, you can add 1-2 tbsp. l. melted butter or water.

6. STEP 6

   

   Add raisins to the dough.

7. STEP 7

   

   Knead the dough thoroughly with your hands again.

8. STEP 8

   

   Roll the dough into 15-16 identical walnut-sized balls.

9. STEP 9

   

   Line a baking sheet with parchment and sprinkle flour on top to prevent the cookies from sticking. Place the dough balls on the baking sheet and lightly flatten them with your fingers, giving the cookies a rounded shape. Bake the oatmeal cookies for 20-25 minutes in an oven preheated to 180°C until golden brown. The exact time depends on your oven and the size of the cookies. Therefore, constantly check your baked goods for doneness. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

bytenkonn

10.11.2023

4.6

I don't really like raisins in baked goods; I prefer oatmeal cookies with nuts. Check out the recipe.

Natalia M

10.11.2023

4.8

Today I was thinking about what to cook for tea. I went to the site and immediately caught my eye on an excellent oatmeal cookie recipe! And most importantly, all the ingredients are accessible and in stock. I had regular Hercules, which is a bit rough for cookies, so I ground it in a blender. Of course, there was no flour, but the flakes became much smaller. We somehow don’t like raisins and don’t keep them at home) Instead, I took homemade dried cherries. Well, I added more baking powder, I love it) The dough turned out just great, very plastic. It didn’t stick to your hands or to the baking sheet, the balls rolled perfectly. It turned out to be natural oatmeal cookies! Very tasty, crumbly and aromatic. And most importantly, useful for children! Thanks for the recipe!

Catherine

10.11.2023

4.7

Very cool cookies!!! Thank you