This homemade chewy oatmeal raisin spice cookies recipe is easy to make, super chewy, and has the perfect amount of spice to them! I'll help you make the perfect oatmeal cookie in just a few simple steps!
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These raisin oat cookies are one of my favourite cookies to make all year round when I'm craving something sweet! When guests come over I love pulling them out and serving them with some tea!
They also always have a spot on my Christmas baking trays next to other holiday cookies like these frosted gingerbread cookies.
If you like these oatmeal cookies, then you'll also love these carrot cake oatmeal cookies too; especially for Easter!
Why you'll love this recipe
- Easy: They come together quickly with some basic ingredients.
- Flavour: These cookies have the perfect combination of oats, raisins, and cinnamon spice, which I spent multiple rounds testing to ensure they were just right!
- Versatile: These are an everyday type of cookie just like these chewy chocolate chip cookies. You can make them any time of year, but they're also great for sharing during the holidays!
Recipe Ingredients
- Flour: All-purpose flour is used in the recipe, and it helps form the cookies and make them fluffy.
- Spices: Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger elevate traditional oatmeal cookies into these spicy oatmeal cookies for a hint of warmth and flavour that makes them even more delicious!
- Baking Soda: Baking soda helps the cookies rise properly.
- Salt: Salt helps to enhance the overall flavour of the cookies.
- Butter: The softened butter gives the cookies flavor and helps form their shape.
- Sugar: Both white and brown sugar are used to sweeten the cookies.
- Eggs: The eggs help bind the cookies and make them chewy.
- Vanilla Extract: Vanilla adds flavor.
- Oats: This recipe uses Quaker quick oats.
- Raisins: Raisins give these cookies a sweet flavour and chewy texture.
See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prep two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dry ingredients: To a bowl, combine and mix the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
- Wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, combine and mix the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix again.
- Combine the wet and dry: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix just until combined. Use a large spoon or rubber spatula to fold the oats and the raisins.
- Bake: Scoop and roll one heaping tablespoon of cookie dough per cookie and place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes and wait a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Storage and Leftovers
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Kitchen Equipment
- Bowls: You'll need one bowl for the dry ingredients and one for the wet ingredients.
- Electric Handmixer: To mix the cookie batter.
- Rubber Spatula: To fold in the raisins and oats.
- Baking Sheets: For baking the cookies.
- Measuring Spoons and Cups: These are used to measure the ingredients.
Helpful Tips
- Spray your baking trays: An easy way to get the parchment paper to stop moving around is to spray the trays with cooking spray before placing the parchment paper on them and it'll stick right to the tray!
- Use a cookie scoop: The batter is thick and a cookie scoop will help scoop the cookies out!
- Make perfectly shaped cookies: Roll the cookies in the palms of your hands for perfectly shaped cookies before baking.
- Flatten the cookies: if you want the cookies to be flatter, grease a fork or dip one into water and then press the cookies down.
Alternative Ingredients
- Chocolate Chips: Chocolate is always a good idea, so consider adding some chocolate chips to these cookies!
- Walnuts: Some chopped walnuts or any type of nuts will add a tasty nutty flavour and texture.
- Cranberries: Dried cranberries will taste delicious in these too!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you don't have the listed spices, you can substitute with 2 teaspoons of all spice.
This will happen if they're over baked or baked at a higher temperature than specified.
This can happen if there's too much flour, so be careful not to pack it. If you run into any issues, you can use a fork to press them down slightly to flatten them.
They're done when they're slightly golden around the edges, but the tops of the cookies should still be light and not golden. If they're start looking golden, pull them out immediately.
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📖 Recipe
Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Spice Cookies Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This chewy oatmeal raisin spice cookies recipe is easy and delicious with a good amount of spice!
Ingredients
- Flour: 1 and ¾ cup
- Cinnamon: 1 and ½ teaspoons
- Nutmeg: ½ teaspoon
- Ginger: ¼ teaspoon
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon
- Butter: 1 cup, softened
- Brown Sugar: ¾ cup
- Granulated Sugar: ½ cup
- Eggs: 2
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Quick Oats: 3 cups
- Raisins: 1 cup
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prep two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dry ingredients: To a bowl, combine and mix the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt.
- Wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, combine and mix the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix again.
- Combine the wet and dry: Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix just until combined. Use a large spoon or rubber spatula to fold the oats and then the raisins.
- Bake: Scoop and roll one heaping tablespoon of cookie dough per cookie and place them 1 inch apart on the baking sheets. Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes and wait a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Scroll up to the full blog post for recipe FAQ’s, tips and storage information.
Nutrition facts are for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for any errors. We have tested the recipe for accuracy, but your results may vary. Please note that this is not medical or nutrition advice. Seek advice from a licensed professional if you need advice. We are not liable for any damages caused by your use of this content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dessert, cookies
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: american
Andrea says
I make these cookies quite often! They're one of those year-round type cookies that are the perfect sweet treat any day of the week! One of my favourite things about them is how chewy they are!! Let me know what you think of them 🙂