These Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly soft and chewy. Filled with a delicious cinnamon flavor, it pairs perfectly with both the raisins and chocolate chips.

Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookie with a bite taken out of it.

These cookies are an elevated version of the classic oatmeal raisin cookie.

The addition of the chocolate chips and flaky sea salt create the perfect sweet and salty flavors paired together.

Every bite of these cookies is filled with buttery and cinnamon goodness.

Luckily, these cookies use simple ingredients and are incredibly easy to make!

Main Ingredients

Ingredients measured out in bowls to make the oatmeal cookies.

Why Should You Make THESE cookies?

  • They’re soft and chewy
  • Have the most perfect combination of salty and sweet
  • Can be made gluten-free
  • Full of delicious and comforting cinnamon flavor
  • The perfect treat to enjoy at the end of the day!

Using a cookie scooper will help get circular and evenly sized cookies.

Do I have to soak the raisins before making the cookies?

You do not have to soak the raisins for this recipe! Especially, if you bought the raisins recently, there is no need to do that.

How to Make Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugars, egg and vanilla extract
  3. Mix until combined
  4. Fold in the flour then the rolled oats
  5. Gently mix in the raisins and chocolate chips
  6. Using a 2 inch scooper, portion out the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  7. Leave about 2 inches in between each cookie, you will have to do multiple trays
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges and bottom are golden. The middle should still be soft
  9. Remove from the oven and immediately top with flaky sea salt
  10. Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack
  11. Enjoy!
Brown sugar and white granulated sugar in the mixing bowl.
Sugars in a large mixing bowl
Wet ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Add the melted butter, egg and vanilla extract
Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl.
Fold in the dry ingredients
Making the oatmeal cookie dough
The dough should be somewhat thick
Adding chocolate chips and raisins to the oatmeal cookie dough.
Add in the oats, raisins and chocolate chips
Portioned out cookie dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Form into 2 inch balls
Baked Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies on a baking sheet.
Bake and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use gluten free flour?

Yes. You can use All Purpose Gluten Free Flour at a 1:1 ratio. You will also need to make sure the rolled oats you use are gluten free.

What chocolate chips should I use?

I like to use dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Can I add other mix-ins to the batter?

Most mix-ins such as nuts, nut butters, seeds and different types of chocolate will not affect the end result of the batter.

However, fruit (especially if frozen) may have an impact on the final result and texture of the cookies.

How do I know the cookies are done baking?

The cookies are done baking when the edges and bottom are slightly golden. However the center of the cookie should still be soft.

What is the best way to store the cookies?

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Or store in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies with a bite taken out of it.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with chocolate chips and flaky sea salt.
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Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Yield: 15 Cookies
These Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly soft and chewy. Filled with a delicious cinnamon flavor, it pairs perfectly with both the raisins and chocolate chips.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • flaky sea salt , for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugars, egg and vanilla extract
  • Mix until combined
  • Fold in the flour, baking soda and cinnamon
  • Once combined, add the rolled oats
  • Gently mix in the raisins and chocolate chips, until evenly distributed
  • Using a 2 inch scooper, portion out the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Leave about 2 inches in between each cookie, you will have to do multiple trays
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges and bottom are golden. The middle should still be soft
  • Remove from the oven and immediately top with flaky sea salt
  • Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 201kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 93mg, Potassium: 126mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 208IU, Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keywords: baking, Chocolate Chip Cookies, cookies, Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies, oatmeal raisin cookie, oatmeal raisin cookies

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