If you love your oatmeal cookies soft and chewy, this is THE Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe for you!
Unless, that is, they have big and fat Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.
Ingredients for Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
This is a recipe adapted fairly closely from aCooks Illustratedrecipe.
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Ideally it is 18C / 64F.
Butter that is too soft can lead to cookies that split or spread too much in the oven.
In fact, this is one of the most common problems people have when making cookies!
Microwave 2 cups of cold tap water for 4 minutes on high.
Remove jug, quickly put plate in, close door.
DO NOT turn microwave back on.
The residual heat will soften the butter in 5 minutes.
This recipe specifically calls for only baking powder whichCooks Illustratedfound makes the cookie chewier.
So, just baking powder it is!
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Flour Just plain / all-purpose flour.
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Raisins I like my raisins tender and plump, so I soak them briefly in hot water.
This is not a step in theCooks Illustratedrecipe, its just something I like to do a personal preference!
Wipe dry, then use per recipe.
Just a hint in the mix so you know its there, but it doesnt overwhelm.
This is another deviation from theCooks Illustratedrecipe.
They omit it so you’re free to taste the oats more.
I cannot process that idea!
I need the cinnamon!
Salt Just a touch to bring out the flavour in sweet baked goods.
At this point the cookie dough will become quite thick and hard to stir.
Dig deep to find the strength its worth it!!
(Just kidding, its notthathard! )
Part 2: Rolling and baking
Cookie dough made, now its time to bake!
An ice cream scoop with a lever or a cookie scoop will make this step speedy!
Repeat:Repeat with the remainder of the dough.
Lightly roll each dough portion into a ball.
Lightly press each down to flatten.
Bake at 180C / 350F (160C fan) for 11 minutes.
Cool for 30 minutes before serving.
This recipe has been the only Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe I have ever used since I found it.
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It is absolutely perfect, in my humble opinion.
That recipe is by a famous bakery in New York calledSadelles.
I, for one, trust her judgement on that call.
But theres one big catch.
Yes, FOUR WHOLE DAYS!!!
Its a photo from the Golden Retriever boarder where Dozer is boarding while Im away in Tasmania!
Ithinkthats him in the middle in a red robe…. not 100% sure!
And from the original publicationdate:
No cookie dough for Dozer!
