Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

 Here’s a recipe for soft and chewy oatmeal cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups (240g) old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup (150g) raisins (optional)
• 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until combined.
6. Stir in oats, and if using, fold in raisins and nuts.
7. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly browned but centers are still soft.
9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips:

• For extra softness, slightly underbake the cookies.
• Substitute raisins with chocolate chips for a different twist!

Enjoy your soft oatmeal cookies!