Description
These Crunchy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are perfectly baked golden treats with a delightful crisp texture and a warm hint of cinnamon. Made with cake flour and quick oats, they offer a balanced crunch with chewy raisins in every bite. Ideal for a comforting snack or dessert, these cookies are easy to prepare and yield a large batch to share.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 9 tbsp unsalted butter
- 7 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup quick cooking/instant oats
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
- Cream butter and sugar: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar on high speed until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, ensuring proper aeration for light cookies.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift together cake flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt, then add these to the wet ingredients. Beat on low speed just until the mixture is combined to avoid overmixing, which can make cookies tough.
- Mix in oats and raisins: Fold in the quick oats and raisins gently using a spatula, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
- Form dough balls: Scoop out 1 tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 1/2 inches (6.5 cm) apart to allow for spreading.
- Flatten dough: Use a fork to flatten each dough ball slightly, making sure to keep at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) between cookies to accommodate spreading during baking.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the cookies achieve a golden color and crispy texture.
- Cool and store: Remove cookies from the oven, transfer immediately to a cooling rack, and let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container to maintain their crunch.
Notes
- For softer cookies, reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
- Use quick oats for texture; old-fashioned oats can be substituted but will alter bite.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them crispy for up to one week.
- To add a nutty flavor, consider adding 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Crunchy Cookies, Homemade Cookies, Baked Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, Cinnamon Cookies, Snack
