Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

If you’re looking for the best, healthy, easy-to-make soft and chewy Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, you are in the right place! Packed with warm cinnamon, chewy raisins, maple syrup, and of course, oatmeal, these cookies are unbelievably delicious! Make them with einkorn or any all-purpose wheat!

We love cookies around here, and we all have our favorite depending on the season. During the holiday seasons, we have gingersnap cookies or classic gingerbread cut-out cookies. At Thanksgiving, we enjoy cranberry pecan chocolate chip cookies, but our classic go-to cookies are either fresh chocolate chip cookies or these oatmeal raisin cookies!

Classic Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

If you want the best oatmeal cookie recipe ever, you’ve found it! 30 years ago, my mother introduced me to these delicious cookies, and I’ve never looked back. In fact, my son often asks for these over my ultimate favorite (chocolate chip). I did tweak my mom’s recipe a bit to use less white sugar and replace some with maple syrup instead. But it’s still the best version I’ve ever had!

Ingredients

These are classic ingredients, but I want to break them down a bit so you know more about each one. I’m also including a few substitutions for you! Get the full printable recipe with measurements at the end of the post.

• Butter – Either salted or unsalted will work well in this recipe. We use salted, but I have used both with great results.
• Sugar – White sugar is traditional, however, you can also use coconut sugar, panela, or any other type of white sugar replacement.
• Maple Syrup – This adds a wonderful depth of flavor to this recipe. If you want to use all maple syrup, replace the sugar with an additional 1/2 cup of maple syrup (1 cup total), and up the flour to 2 1/2 cups of flour total.
• Eggs – Whole eggs are called for, but you can also use egg yolks only. If you can’t have eggs at all, you can substitute a total of 1/3 cup of yogurt for all the eggs instead.
• Vanilla – Another flavor enhancer, don’t skip this! If you want, you can even make your own homemade vanilla extract!
• Flour – We use all-purpose einkorn flour, however, any all-purpose flour will work without modifications.
• Baking Soda – Helps the dough to rise. Do not use baking powder.
• Cinnamon – A delightful, warm spice that helps create the classic flavor profile for this recipe.
• Salt – We use pink salt, but use what you have on hand!
• Oatmeal – Both old-fashioned and quick oats will work here. Do not use steel-cut oats, as they will not cook properly!
• Raisins – A must-have ingredient! You can adjust the ratio to your preference, but the amount called for in the original recipe will create a lovely, dense number of raisins in each cookie.

Instructions

This recipe can be made with a stand mixer, a hand-held mixer, or with a bowl and a spoon. Either way, it comes together quickly and is a recipe you’ll make over and over again!

• Prep – Pre-heat oven to 350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
• Cream – In the bowl of an electric mixer (or by hand), cream butter and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add maple syrup and vanilla extract, mix until well combined.
• Add – Add eggs and mix until well combined and fluffy.
• Mix – Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to the butter mix and combine well.
• Fold – Gently mix the oatmeal and raisins into the dough until well combined.
• Bake – Scoop 1-2 tablespoon-sized balls on to baking sheet and bake for 12-16 minutes, depending on the size of the ball.

More Cookies to Try Next!

If you want to add a few more classic cookie recipes to your baking options, here are some of our favorites!

• Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies
• Homemade Mint Milano Cookies
• Oatmeal Cream Pies

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