Cookies de aveia e uva-passa
Chewy in the middle with lightly crisp, golden edges, these oatmeal raisin cookies are warm with cinnamon and studded with plump, juicy raisins. A high ratio of brown sugar keeps them soft and moist, while old-fashioned rolled oats give real texture and a nutty, toasty flavor. A short chill firms the butter so the cookies bake up thick instead of spreading into thin, greasy disks.
Cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fluffy, then beat in 2 eggs and 2 tsp vanilla. Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour with 1 tsp baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt, mix into the butter, then fold in 3 cups rolled oats and 1 cup raisins. Chill the dough 30 minutes, scoop 2-tablespoon mounds onto parchment-lined sheets spaced 2 inches apart, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 11-12 minutes until the edges are set but centers still look soft. Cool on the sheet 5 minutes before moving to a rack.
- Use packed brown sugar as the dominant sweetener—its moisture is what keeps these cookies chewy rather than crisp.
- Chill the dough at least 30 minutes so the butter firms up and the cookies hold their shape instead of spreading thin.
- Pull the cookies while the centers still look underdone; carryover heat finishes them into soft, chewy middles.
Equipment
- Electric mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredientes
Wet ingredients
- 225 g unsalted butter, softened, cool room temperature, not melted
- 200 g light brown sugar, packed
- 100 g granulated sugar
- large eggs, room temperature
- 10 ml vanilla extract
Dry ingredients
- 190 g all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 5 g baking soda
- 4 g ground cinnamon
- 3 g fine salt
- 1 g ground nutmeg, optional
Oats and mix-ins
- 270 g old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant or quick oats
- 150 g raisins, soak in warm water 10 min for plumper raisins
Modo de preparo
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl once. This step whips in air and dissolves the sugar, setting up a tender crumb.
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then mix in the vanilla. The batter should look smooth and slightly glossy. Scrape the bowl to make sure everything is incorporated.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Add to the butter mixture and mix on low just until no dry streaks remain—do not overmix, or the cookies will turn tough.
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Add the rolled oats and raisins and stir with a sturdy spatula or on the lowest mixer speed until evenly distributed. The dough will be thick and heavy. If you soaked the raisins, drain and pat them dry first.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the butter. Near the end of chilling, heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Scoop 2-tablespoon mounds of dough onto the sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake one sheet at a time for 11-12 minutes, until the edges are set and golden but the centers still look slightly underbaked and soft.
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Let the cookies rest on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes—they finish cooking here and firm up. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Make ahead
The dough can be made ahead: refrigerate it covered for up to 3 days, or scoop into balls and freeze on a tray, then transfer to a bag for up to 3 months. Bake frozen dough balls straight from the freezer, adding 1-2 minutes to the bake time.
Storage
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Tuck a slice of sandwich bread into the container to keep them soft and chewy. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies in a sealed bag for up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature.
Variations
Oatmeal chocolate chip
Swap the raisins for 1 cup (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips, or use half raisins and half chips for the best of both. Everything else stays the same.
Gluten-free
Use certified gluten-free rolled oats and replace the all-purpose flour with a measure-for-measure gluten-free baking blend that contains xanthan gum. Chill the dough a few minutes longer, as GF flours can be softer.
Walnut and spice
Add 3/4 cup (85 g) toasted chopped walnuts along with the oats and bump the cinnamon to 2 tsp plus a pinch of ground ginger for a warmer, nuttier cookie.
Serve with
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition values are estimates based on the metric measurements. Adjust as needed.
Perguntas frequentes
Why did my oatmeal raisin cookies spread out too thin and flat?
The most common cause is butter that was too warm or melted, which makes the dough loose before it hits the oven. Use cool, softened butter, don't skip the 30-minute chill, and measure your flour by spooning and leveling so you don't under-measure. Baking on a cool sheet each batch also helps them hold their shape.
Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned rolled oats?
You can, but the texture changes. Old-fashioned rolled oats give oatmeal raisin cookies their signature hearty chew, while quick oats absorb more moisture and bake into a softer, more uniform, cake-like cookie. Avoid instant oats, which turn mushy and pasty in the dough.
How do I keep my oatmeal raisin cookies chewy instead of crisp?
Lean on brown sugar, which holds moisture, and pull the cookies from the oven when the centers still look slightly underbaked—they finish setting on the hot sheet. Storing them with a slice of bread in an airtight container keeps that soft, chewy texture for days.
Should I soak the raisins before adding them?
It's optional but worthwhile. Soaking the raisins in warm water (or a splash of rum or orange juice) for about 10 minutes plumps them up so they stay juicy after baking instead of drying out. Just drain and pat them dry before folding them in so they don't add extra liquid.
Can I freeze the dough to bake later?
Yes. Scoop the dough into balls, freeze them solid on a tray, then store in a sealed bag for up to 3 months. Bake straight from frozen at the same temperature, adding 1-2 minutes—it's the easiest way to have fresh oatmeal raisin cookies on demand.
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