Raisin oatmeal cookies –Are you ready to experience a cookie that’s about to knock your socks off? Say hello to the Levain Bakery Oatmeal Raisin Cookies! These little bites of happiness are packed with chewy oats, plump raisins, and a whole lot of love. Get your baking gear ready because you’re about to create a masterpiece that even cookie monsters would approve of!
Behold the Cookie Perfection!
Look at this gorgeous creation! Just imagine sinking your teeth into one of these warm, gooey cookies. Here’s a sneak peek:
The Cookie Ingredients
Before we jump into the delightful process of mixing and baking, here’s what you’ll need to gather for your culinary adventure:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional, but recommended for some crunch!)
Instructions to Cookie Glory
Now that you’re all stocked up like a cookie champion, let’s get to baking!
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, because nobody likes a sticky sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until it’s fluffy and light. This should take about 3-5 minutes. You want it to be so creamy it makes you want to dive right in!
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Don’t forget to toss in the vanilla extract for some extra pizzazz!
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until they’re just incorporated. No over-mixing, or they’ll become tough cookies instead of soft, dreamy ones!
- Fold in the oats, raisins, and walnuts (if you’re using them). Make sure they’re well-distributed throughout the dough, so every bite is a treasure!
- Drop generous spoonfuls of dough onto the lined baking sheet, giving them some space to spread out like they’ve just returned from a long vacation.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until they’re golden brown but still soft in the center. Trust your nose; it will definitely guide you!
- Once they’re out of the oven, let them cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Or you can just do what I do and eat them warm right off the tray. Who’s judging?
There you have it! Your very own batch of Levain Bakery Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. Make sure to share them, or not – we won’t tell! Happy baking!
