🍪 Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe & Cooking Instructions 🍪

Alright, my fellow cookie fanatic! Grab your apron and let’s dive into the wonderful world of Oatmeal Raisin Cookies—a classic treat that, honestly, feels like a hug in cookie form. Seriously, if cookies had feelings, these would be the ones that just wanna snuggle.

Ingredients:

Okay, here’s what you need to make these bad boys:

• 1 cup of brown sugar (I'm talkin' that sweet, sweet brown sugar, eh? 🥴)
• 1/2 cup of white sugar (not the enemy, just a sidekick.)
• 1 cup of butter (you could use margarine, but like… why? Butter is life. 🧈)
• 2 large eggs (the kind that make you feel extra fancy when you crack 'em.)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (trust me, it’s like the cherry on top.)
• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour (yup, the stuff that makes it all stick together.)
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda (the magic powder that makes cookies rise! 🎩✨)
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt (not too much, we ain’t making the ocean here.)
• 3 cups of rolled oats (the star of the show! Now it feels healthy, right? 😂)
• 1 cup of raisins (or chocolate chips if you're feeling rebellious! 🍫)

Instructions:

Now, let’s get down to business. Here’s how to whip these cookies up like a pro!

1. Preheat that oven! 🔥 Set it to 350°F (or about 175°C if you’re fancy). Let it warm up while you mix things up.

2. Cream the butter and sugars. In a large bowl, grab that butter and throw in your brown and white sugars. Beat them together until it’s smooth and creamy—kinda like a cloud, but tastier. A hand mixer works great, but if you’re feeling strong, just use a wooden spoon and channel your inner lumberjack! 💪

3. Add the eggs and vanilla. Toss in the eggs, one at a time, and mix until it looks like a silky potion. Don’t forget the vanilla! It’s like magic sprinkle dust that makes everything better. 🪄

4. Combine the dry stuff. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Then, slowly add it to the wet ingredients. Mix until it’s just combined—don’t overdo it! We’re not making glue here, folks.

5. Throw in the oats and raisins. Now comes the fun part! Fold in the rolled oats and raisins. Get in there with a spatula or your hands if you’re feeling wild! Just don’t eat all the raisins before they make it into the mix… I’ve been there. 😅

6. Scoop and drop! Using a spoon or cookie scoop (fancy!), drop those little mounds of goodness onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Leave a bit of space between them because, trust me, they’ll spread like my buddy Dave at an all-you-can-eat buffet. 🍽️

7. Bake those beauties! Pop them in the oven for about 10-12 minutes. You want them to be golden brown around the edges but still soft in the middle. Just like a perfect hug! 🥰

8. Cool it down! Once they’re done, take them out and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Letting them chill means they won’t fall apart when you try to eat ‘em—unless you’re in a rush, then I can’t help ya! 😜

Conclusion:

And voilà! You’ve got yourself a batch of Oatmeal Raisin Cookies that’ll make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. 🍪💖 Seriously, these cookies are perfect for sharing (or not, no judgment here!). So next time you’re feeling snacky or need to impress someone, just whip these up. Your taste buds will be doing a happy dance, and your friends will think you’re a baking wizard! 🧙‍♂️✨ Go on, enjoy your cookies, and remember—sharing is caring… unless it’s the last cookie! 😏