Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients
- 200 g butter, softened
- 150 g brown sugar
- 80 g white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150 g rolled oats
- 150 g flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 180 g raisins
Steps
- Soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets.
- Cream the butter with both sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Mix the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, then fold into the wet mixture.
- Stir in the drained raisins.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto the trays and flatten slightly.
- Bake 12–13 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring.
Tip
A pinch of nutmeg alongside the cinnamon adds a lovely warm note.