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Giant Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

These are oversized oatmeal raisin cookies, with a soft, chewy texture and classic spice flavor. Soaking the raisins before mixing the dough keeps them plump and moist.
prep time:20 minutes
cook time:20 minutes
Chill + Cooling Time:1 hour 50 minutes
total time:2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 Large Cookies)

  • 2 1/4 cups raisins
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 sticks, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Instructions

  • Soak raisins in cool water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
  • Beat butter and both sugars in stand mixer until fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  • Beat in egg and vanilla until just combined.
  • Whisk flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder in separate bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
  • Stir in oats and raisins.
  • Chill dough for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
  • Divide dough into 6 portions (3/4 cup each).
  • Roll into balls, place 3 per sheet, flatten to 4-inch discs.
  • Chill shaped cookies 20-30 minutes.
  • Bake one sheet at a time for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden and centers set.
  • Cool on sheet 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Space cookies 3 inches apart as they spread during baking. Use wide spatula for transfer.
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