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Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal raisin cookies with a chewy texture, warm notes of nutmeg, and a perfect balance of sweetness from brown sugar and raisins.
prep time15 minutes
cook time22 minutes
resting or cooling time15 minutes
total time52 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, 1/2 pound, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup Raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat butter until creamy.
  • Add both sugars and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 mins. Add eggs one at a time, beating well each time.
  • Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and nutmeg in another bowl.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing on low. Fold in oats.
  • Roll dough into 2-inch balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Bake for 22-25 mins, rotating sheets halfway through.
  • Transfer cookies with parchment to a cooling rack. Cool completely before serving.