Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

I decided to make some oatmeal raisin cookies. I overbaked the first dozen or so because I was making smaller cookies than the recipes calls for and I forgot to decrease my baking time. Sometimes my brain just doesn’t work properly in the kitchen! Once I figured out why my cookies were crisp not chewy (as the name would imply), I adjusted my baking time and I was all set. I thought these were great even though I’m not a big fan of oatmeal raisin cookies.

I sent these in my first Operation Baking Gals package back in February, just didn’t get around to posting the recipe until now.

Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – from Katie – originally from America’s Test Kitchen – a double batch gave me ~8 dozen cookies1 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg, freshly grated
1/2 tsp salt
16 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened but still cool
1 c. packed light brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs
3 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 c. raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare 2 baking sheets.

Whisk flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt together in medium bowl and set aside.

Either by hand or with an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy.

Add the sugars and beat until fluffy, about 3 mins.

Beat the eggs in one at a time.

Stir the dry ingredients into the butter-sugar mixture with a wooden spoon.

Stir in the oats and raisins. (I used my hands for this since I was doing a double batch. It just barely fit into the bowl of my mixer.)

Working with generous 2 Tbsp of dough each time, roll dough into 2-inch balls.

Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. (I used a cookie scoop then flattened them a bit.)

Bake until the cookie edged turn golden brown, 20 to 25 mins. (Mine were baked ~14 minutes)

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 mins.

Transfer the cookies with a wide spatula to a wire rack.

Let cool at least 30 minutes.

Cookies, Dessert

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19 Responses to “Pecan Pie Cookies”

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Carrie — October 19, 2009 at 12:25 pm

Wow those look awesome, I am going to have to add these to my cookie idea list which seems to be never ending
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Crystal — October 19, 2009 at 2:38 pm

These look delicious! I will have to try them. I have a recipe for pecan pie cake. It’s quick, easy and tastes just like pecan pie.
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Joe — October 19, 2009 at 5:36 pm

There is nothing better than a perfect pecan pie. These look great and really easy.
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stephchows — October 19, 2009 at 7:59 pm

perfect for a pecan pie addict!
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gaga — October 19, 2009 at 8:55 pm

These are such a great idea! One of my favorite pies is pecan, but I can never finish a whole slice because it gets too disgustingly sweet. These are perfect bite-size versions, I love it!
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Stephanie Wagner — October 19, 2009 at 9:38 pm

So thoughtful! My dad loves pecan pie, I’ll have to make these for his birthday this winter.
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Kat — October 20, 2009 at 12:18 am

What a great way to have pecan pie in moderation :). Sometimes I find pecan pie too sweet so the cookie base is a nice change.
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Jigginjessica — October 20, 2009 at 12:31 pm

These look and sound really great! I think these would be a perfect dessert addition to my families Thanksgiving!
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nutmegnanny — October 21, 2009 at 4:05 am

These looks great!
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Mansi — October 21, 2009 at 7:15 pm

I make these too, aren’t they simply delicious! loved your pic!:)

btw, they’d be perfect for my sweet celebration contest I’d be glad if you could send them in for my blog event!

I’off to check out your giveaway:)
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thereddeer — October 24, 2009 at 12:56 am

Yum! My hubby loves pecans so I might have to give these a try one day 🙂
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Amethyst — October 25, 2009 at 4:04 pm

These are perfect to add to my cookie bags for holiday gifts! Thank you for sharing!
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Tami — November 4, 2009 at 4:17 am

I love pecan pie so I can’t wait to try these little gems. 🙂
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How To Eat A Cupcake — November 4, 2009 at 3:04 pm

I totally saw the write up about Baking Gals in Taste of Home! I was so excited! 😉
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Tami — November 12, 2009 at 3:54 am

I made these this week for the Clean Plate Club Cookie Carnival. They’ve become a family favorite! Oh my are they good!!
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Tari McDonald — November 27, 2009 at 8:57 pm

Jen, you left a comment on my blog asking if I chilled my dough when I made these cookies (responded on my blog, but I’ll do it here, too!). I didn’t chill the dough, altough I think I will last time. Some of my cookies spread too much just making it following the recipe. Thanks for sharing and submitting it for the cookie carnival!
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booksncooks — December 11, 2009 at 2:37 am

You saved me this weekend – after being unable to find an ingredient for another recipe, I was in a jam, as all the desserts for my holiday party this weekend had chocolate in them. I remembered I had flagged these cookies to try out – I’ll be making these tomorrow night. Thanks!
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Shannon Pivetta — November 11, 2013 at 11:28 am
Does anyone know if these freeze well?
- beantownbaker — November 11th, 2013 @ 9:09 pm
  
  These freeze really well. I’m actually making a batch tomorrow night to freeze until Thanksgiving.