Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup craisins
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in oats and craisins.
- Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Sugar: 15g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Chewy and flavorful
- Sweet and comforting
- Easy to make
- Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert
User Comments:
- "These oatmeal raisin cookies are the best I've ever had! They're so chewy and flavorful."
- "I love the combination of oats and craisins in these cookies."
- "These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For chewier cookies, bake for 12-14 minutes.
- For crispier cookies, bake for 9-11 minutes.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, as this will help them set.
