Ina Garten Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
If you love soft and chewy cookies, this Ina Garten oatmeal raisin cookies recipe is perfect for you. These cookies are warm, sweet and full of classic flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and white sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix well after each. Add vanilla extract and mix again.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix evenly.
Combine Mixtures
- Add dry ingredients into wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
Add Oats and Raisins
- Fold in oats and raisins. Mix until evenly distributed in the dough.
Shape the Cookies
- Scoop dough onto baking tray. Leave space between cookies for spreading.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look soft.
Cool the Cookies
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on a rack for best texture.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve warm and enjoy your Ina Garten oatmeal raisin cookies recipe with milk or tea.
Notes
- Soak raisins in warm water for 10 minutes
- Use old-fashioned oats for best texture
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft
- Add nuts for extra crunch
- Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor
- Chill dough for thicker cookies
- Add chocolate chips if desired