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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Cultural Context

Oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic American treat, often enjoyed as a snack or dessert. They are known for their chewy texture and wholesome ingredients, making them a popular choice for both children and adults. The combination of oats and raisins provides a comforting flavor that evokes nostalgia for many. These cookies are often associated with home baking and are a staple in many households across the United States.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
easy
24 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup melted butter (or ghee or coconut oil)
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
1 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup raisins (or other mix-ins like chocolate chips)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey is a natural sweetener with additional health benefits.

1

Add 1/2 cup of melted and cooled to room temperature butter to a mixing bowl.

2

Add 1/2 cup of coconut sugar, 1 large egg, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the bowl.

3

Whisk the mixture together until smooth.

4

In a separate mixing bowl, add 1 1/2 cups of rolled oats, 1 cup of almond flour, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.

5

Whisk the dry ingredients together until combined and no almond flour lumps remain.

6

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon until fully combined.

7

Add 3/4 cup of raisins (or other mix-ins) to the dough and stir to incorporate.

8

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

9

Use a medium cookie scoop to dollop mounds of cookie dough onto the parchment paper, or use a spoon to scoop about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie.

10

Pat and mold the mounds into cookie shapes using your fingers, rinsing hands under water if they get sticky.

11

Bake the cookies for 9 to 10 minutes or until slightly golden, keeping an eye on them as they cook quickly.

12

Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking sheetparchment papermedium cookie scoop

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-free

Allergens

glutendairyegg

Also Known As

Oatmeal CookiesRaisin Cookies

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