Ina Garten Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
The Ina Garten Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe is a classic treat. These cookies are soft, chewy and warm. They smell like cinnamon and butter.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter – 1 cup softened
- Brown sugar – 1 cup packed
- Granulated sugar – ½ cup
- Eggs – 2 large
- Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour – 1¾ cups
- Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Old-fashioned oats – 3 cups
- Raisins – 1 cup
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and burning.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and sugar. Mix until light and creamy. This makes the cookies soft.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix well after each addition. Then add vanilla and mix again.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. This keeps the cookies even.
Combine Wet and Dry Mix
- Gradually add dry mix into wet mix. Stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
Add Oats and Raisins
- Fold in oats and raisins gently. Make sure they are spread evenly. The batter should be thick.
Shape the Cookies
- Scoop dough using a spoon or cookie scoop. Place on baking sheet with space between cookies.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake for 10–12 minutes. The edges should be golden. The center should look slightly soft.
Cool the Cookies
- Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Move them to a cooling rack. Cool completely before storing.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easy mixing
- Measure flour properly to avoid dry cookies
- Use old-fashioned oats for better texture
- Soak raisins in warm water for juicier bites
- Do not overbake for soft cookies