Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe (Bakery Style)

These Bakery-Style Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are thick, soft, and packed with warm cinnamon, plump raisins, and hearty oats. With just the right chew and crisp edges, they taste like they’re straight from a professional bakery — perfect with a glass of milk or your morning coffee.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1½ cups raisins
• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• Optional: 1 tbsp molasses (for extra chewiness)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla and molasses if using.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in oats, raisins, and nuts if using.
6. Scoop dough into balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and chill for 20–30 minutes for thicker cookies.
7. Place on prepared baking sheets and bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.
8. Cool and Enjoy
9. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.