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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Brown Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Three golden brown oatmeal raisin cookies stacked slightly on a white plate, catching bright sunlight.
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Make the best homemade oatmeal raisin cookies using brown butter for a deep, comforting flavor. This recipe yields soft and chewy results every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups raisins

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter foams and brown bits form at the bottom, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the slightly cooled brown butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and raisins by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent spreading.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and golden brown, but the centers still look slightly soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake them. They will firm up as they cool.
  • If you prefer a stronger spice flavor, increase the cinnamon to 1 1/2 teaspoons.
  • You can substitute dried cranberries for raisins if you wish.

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