Thin and Crispy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Description
These crispy oatmeal cookies with raisins are thin, buttery, and easy to make from scratch for a heavenly treat that's delicious dunked into coffee.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 3/4 sticks cold salted butter
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 cups rolled oats
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1 cup raisins
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3
Combine 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
4
Place cold butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until soft, but not melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Add brown and white sugars; mix with a metal whisk or spoon until combined, about 45 seconds. Add egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix for 20 seconds. Pour in flour mixture and mix for 10 to 20 seconds.
5
Fold in oats and raisins until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
6
Scoop or roll dough into small balls, about 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Arrange balls 3 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown and edges are crisp, 13 to 15 minutes.