American · Desserts

Oatmeal raisin cookies

Name: Oatmeal raisin cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 12 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (150 grams) raisins; 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup (150 grams) packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups (150 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats

Chewy cinnamon-oat cookies with plump raisins, caramel edges, and a soft hearty center.

About 1 hr 15 minTotal

About 35 minActive

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EasyDifficulty

Makes 24 cookies

Equipment

A similarly sized 13 × 18-inch rimmed pan works; smaller pans make a thicker pizza.
Best starting point
Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet · 43100
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Another workable path: A similarly sized 13 × 18-inch rimmed pan works; smaller pans make a thicker pizza.
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How we chose
Research-backed · reviewed Aug 2026
We compared exact half-sheet geometry, uncoated material, reinforced construction, heat limit, care, stable model identity, and the exact Amazon destination. Manufacturer specifications establish model 43100 and its UPC, while America's Test Kitchen reports comparative cooking and handling results. Kwilt has not baked with this pan.
Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet · 43100: Its 13-by-18-inch footprint gives this soft dough the intended thickness, and the uncoated aluminum supports browning on the oiled bottom. Trade-off: Hand washing is recommended, and acidic tomato left on uncoated aluminum can discolor or pit the surface over time.
Another workable path: Use another rimmed half sheet only if its outside dimensions are close to 13 by 18 inches. A smaller pan makes a thicker pizza and needs its own bake adjustment.
Sources
Nordic Ware product details
America's Test Kitchen result
Nordic Ware model and UPC registry
Amazon exact product listing

Ingredients

1× recipe · Makes 24 cookies

1 cup (150 grams) raisins
1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150 grams) packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (150 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats

Instructions

Cover raisins with hot water for 10 minutes, then drain and blot very dry. Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Beat butter and both sugars for 2 minutes, then beat in egg and vanilla.
Mix in dry ingredients just until combined, then fold in oats and raisins. Chill 30 minutes so the oats hydrate and the cookies spread predictably. Heat oven to 350°F and .
Scoop 2-tablespoon portions 2 1/2 inches apart and press thick mounds slightly. Bake one pan at a time 10 to 13 minutes until edges are golden and centers still look soft.
Cool on the pan 10 minutes, then move to a rack. Store airtight only when fully cool; a piece of parchment between layers prevents the moist cookies from sticking.

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About this recipe

Oatmeal raisin cookies grew from American oat-baking traditions into a familiar lunchbox and household cookie, prized for chewy rolled oats, warm spice, and fruit that remains tender after baking.

Oatmeal raisin cookies earn their place through texture: rolled oats provide chew and toasted-grain character, while properly plumped raisins stay tender instead of stealing moisture from the dough. Dark brown sugar and cinnamon create the familiar warm flavor. The short chill is hydration time, not fussy pastry work, and old-fashioned oats keep a more satisfying bite than instant oats. This Kwilt version follows the reviewed household adaptation: Combine the recurring brown-sugar oat formula with a simple raisin-plumping step, keeping the recipe familiar and low-effort while directly preventing its most common dry-fruit failure.

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