Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe

by Two Peas on March 15, 2010

We went on a road trip to Idaho for the weekend. My grandpa is in the hospital so we drove up to Twin Falls to spend time with my grandpa. My dad drove out from Illinois-we were happy to see him. My grandpa is 95 and struggling with old age. He is a trooper and hanging in there.

We spent most of the weekend at the hospital with my grandpa and dad. We watched a lot of basketball-too bad Illinois lost in Double OT:( We really enjoyed talking to my grandpa and dad. It was fun listening to their stories and learning more about our family. Some of the stories I have heard many times, but they never get old. We had a lot of good laughs. My grandpa is still pretty sharp and witty.

I made a batch of oatmeal raisin cookies before we left on Friday, my dad LOVES raisins so I thought I would bring him a special treat. My dad loved them and so did my grandpa:) On Saturday, the Dr. told my grandpa he could start eating real food. My dad immediately offered him a cookie-my grandpa devoured it. I am glad I made chewy oatmeal raisin cookies-they were soft and easy for him to eat. The cookie lifted his spirits and helped him get his appetite back. After the cookie, he ate salmon, rice, and veggies for lunch.

My grandpa is doing much better. I am glad we were able to spend the weekend with him and my dad. I am lucky to have such wonderful men in my life. My grandpa and dad are great examples to us.

We hope to go back to Idaho later this month to check up on my grandpa. I promised him I would bring more cookies-he is already looking forward to them:)

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Yield: 2 1/2 dozen cookies

Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
3/4 cup of raisins

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a small bowl add the raisins and cover with water. Let them sit for five minutes. This will help plump them up.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth and creamy. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the butter/sugar mixture. Blend until combined. Stir in the oats and raisins.

Spoon about a tablespoon of dough into a round ball, leaving space between each cookie. They will spread a little. Bake them for 10 to 12 minutes. Take them out when they are golden at the edges but still a little under baked in the middle. Let them sit on the hot baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to cooling rack.

If you like these cookies, you might also like:

Dad’s Frozen Cookies from Two Peas and Their Pod
Iced Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies from Two Peas and Their Pod
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies from Two Peas and Their Pod
Sweet Potato Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Carrots N Cake
Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Baking Bites

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Shannon — March 16, 2010 @ 6:02 pm

it’s always nice to spend time with family as they get older, i’ve learned so many new things hanging out with my grandparents (and even aunts) lately!! fabulous cookies
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cherylann — March 16, 2010 @ 6:15 pm

I made these cookies today and they came out well. The taste is awesome. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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Liz - Meal Makeover Mom — March 16, 2010 @ 7:20 pm

The cookies look great. I love the addition of the nutmeg. Right now I have no cookies in my house and my kids are really made at me! There’s just something about milk & cookies that makes kids smile (and moms too).
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Patty — March 16, 2010 @ 9:39 pm

Hurray for chewy cookies! Glad your grandpa is feeling better, would hate for him to miss out on these cookies, thanks for posting!
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Monica h — March 16, 2010 @ 9:53 pm

Cookies and milk just go together. Your pictures are great.

I’m glad your grandpa and dad enjoyed them!
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Katrina — March 17, 2010 @ 6:58 am

Yum, I love a good oatmeal cookie–when I’m not choosing chocolate!

Glad you made your Dad and Grandpa so happy.
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Noel Chapman — March 17, 2010 @ 9:09 am

All I have to say right now is YUM! Those are my favorite cookies. I finally went to the store last night and bought more flour just so I could bake cookies on Friday. Always great recipes Maria!
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Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction — March 17, 2010 @ 8:28 pm

Glad you had a chance to spend some time with your dad and with your grandpa… Glad to hear your grandpa is doing better, too. I’m sure the cookies helped… They look fantastic!
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Meeta — March 18, 2010 @ 12:16 am

grandparents are amazing and it’s important to spend all the time one has with them. these cookies look awesome maria. chunky chewy just the way we like them!
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LaraB — March 18, 2010 @ 9:03 am
Made these with my kids today, first batch is done, cooled and tested. Second batch is baking! The smell is ridiculously good! Thanks for the perfect oatmeal cookie =) For some reason mine aren’t as round as yours.. didn’t spread quite as much, but they taste delicious.

thanks!
- twopeas replied: — March 18th, 2010 @ 12:44 pm
  
  Lara-glad you like the cookies. enjoy the second batch:)
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caitlyn — June 4, 2010 @ 10:20 pm

I made these twice last weekend! They were delicious! Thanks so much for the great recipe.
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Tabitha — July 4, 2010 @ 6:27 am
I made these last night to send to my Grandma who just moved seven hours away from us after 37 years of being within a 15-minute drive. She loves oatmeal raisin cookies and I thought I’d try this. They are – undoubtedly – the BEST oatmeal raisin cookies we have ever made. Wonderful flavour! And yes, chewy. Previously, I’d used quick cooking oats, and last night used large oat flakes – that my Grandma left with us when she moved – and this made all the difference in the world. I can’t say enough about them, or grandparents! Thanks for the recipe.
- twopeas replied: — July 4th, 2010 @ 5:06 pm
  
  So glad you liked the cookies. Thanks for letting us know!
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Brianna — March 17, 2011 @ 10:16 pm
Wow, these cookies were not only delicious, but easy to make. My boyfriend loves oatmeal raisin cookies, so I made these for him on a whim. He loved them and so did the rest of my family. Thank you!!!!!
- twopeas replied: — March 19th, 2011 @ 8:56 am
  
  So glad you liked the cookies!
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Mary — April 9, 2011 @ 4:08 pm
Just made these. It’s so good. Thanks for posting. Next time I’ll include some walnuts.
- twopeas replied: — April 10th, 2011 @ 1:59 pm
  
  Glad you liked the cookies. Walnuts would be great, I just don’t add nuts because Josh is allergic:)
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Amanda W — September 25, 2011 @ 11:40 am
This is the only oatmeal cookie recipe I use! Soaking the raisins makes all the difference. I also make them using dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. Yum!
- Two Peas replied: — September 25th, 2011 @ 2:55 pm
  
  I love that recipe too! I think I need to make a batch very soon:)
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Emma — December 1, 2011 @ 8:57 pm

Tried the recipe. They were amazing! Definitely saving this one. I loved that they didn’t spread too much.
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Ann Bourke — December 18, 2011 @ 3:41 pm

Lost our recipe – Thanks for helping out! These sound just like the ones Mom used to make.
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Mswilson — December 21, 2011 @ 10:42 pm

Omg great cookies
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