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The Ultimate Soft & Chewy Brown Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Three freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies piled on a white plate, showing visible oats and dark raisins.
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Make soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies using brown butter for a deep, nutty flavor. This recipe yields classic, comforting cookies perfect for snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter foams, then brown bits form at the bottom and it smells nutty. Remove from heat immediately and pour into a large, heat-safe bowl. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  3. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar to the slightly cooled brown butter. Whisk until fully combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and raisins by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps prevent spreading.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them. They will firm up as they cool.
  • If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
  • You can substitute dried cranberries or chopped walnuts for some of the raisins if desired.

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