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    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - Heart Shaped Cookies

    Published Feb 22, 2017 · Modified: Jan 28, 2020 · by Jacqueline Piper · 24 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - Soft and Chewy cookies with warming cinnamon, soft sweet raisins, and healthy oats. This recipe makes four dozen cookies and if they manage to last more than a day they freeze well. Shape them into hearts for your sweetie!

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    These cookies are really, really good.  You should make them, even though they have raisins in them.   Is that weird for me to say when I'm the one who created and offered you the recipe?

    I am *not* a fan of raisins, especially in cookies, but I developed this recipe for my husband and my kids.  Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are their favorite cookies (and quite possibly my least favorite).  But even I love these cookies.

    And I love them even more when I make them for myself and leave the pesky raisins out!

    Do you like raisins in your cookies?  What's your favorite cookie?

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    Heart Shaped Cookies

    This recipe makes 4 dozen cookies when I use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop them onto the cookie sheet.  For the photos above I had pressed the scoops into a heart cookie cutter for a Valentine's Day treat.

    To do this I wet my hands so the dough didn't stick. Then I flattened each cookie into circles and then gently pushed them in heart shapes.

    When the cookies come out of the oven after around 10 minutes they'll still look a bit underdone.  Just a bit.  This way, they stay nice and chewy once they cool.  

    I let them cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes and then move them to a wire rack. I always use two cookie sheets when I make this recipe so that I can always have a batch in the oven. I fill the empty cookie sheet once it cooks. This makes it quicker to get through all those cookies!

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    If four dozen seems a bit much to you, I'll let you know that they freeze wonderfully. You could also try cutting the recipe in half - all the ingredient amounts make it pretty easy to half.

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    Heart shaped Oatmeal Raisin Cookies on a dark counter.

    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

    Jacqueline Piper
    5 from 5 votes
    Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, soft and chewy, makes 4 dozen
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Servings 48 cookies

    Equipment

    • KitchenAid Stand Mixer optional
    • 1 ½ tablespoon Cookie Scoop
    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment paper or
    • Silicone Mat

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
    • 1 cup granulated white sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon molasses
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 3 cups oats (I use 2 cups large flake oats and 1 cup rolled oats)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 cups raisins (I used sultanas, use your favorite raisin)
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
    • Cream together butter and sugars (I use a stand mixer)
    • Add eggs, molasses and vanilla extract and mix.
    • In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix to combine.
      Mix in raisins.
    • Using a 1 ½ tablespoon scoop (or two spoons), scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, 12 per sheet.
    • Flatten slightly, then bake for about 10 minutes, or until done. They will look a bit underdone and slightly glossy.

    Notes

    I like to use mostly large flake oats because I like their chewy texture.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookieCalories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used.

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    1. Fred

      February 24, 2017 at 11:59 am

      I'm a big oatmeal raisin cookie fan. I've made them a number of times but never have I tried it with molasses, that's creative. Thanks for sharing Jacqueline!

      Reply
      • pipercooks

        February 24, 2017 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks Fred 🙂

        Reply
    2. Marie-Pierre

      February 24, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      I'm due for some oatmeal biscuit! They looks so yummy! I would probably get through the whole batch within a day!

      Reply
      • pipercooks

        February 24, 2017 at 1:52 pm

        Thanks Marie! My husband and kids get through these quick 🙂

        Reply
    3. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

      February 24, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      I am like you, not a raisin fan. I can tolerate them in cookies, but usually will sub them out for cranberries or blueberries. Love the shape of this classic cookie.

      Reply
      • pipercooks

        March 02, 2017 at 2:45 pm

        Thanks Gloria!

        Reply
    4. Aish Das-Padihari

      February 24, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      I can gobble up a whole plate of these with some steaming coffee. great recipe.

      Reply
      • pipercooks

        March 02, 2017 at 2:46 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    5. jacquee | i sugar coat it!

      February 24, 2017 at 10:49 pm

      I'll take two dozen, please and thank you! I love oatmeal cookies, but like you, not a fan of raisins in cookies at all. A few mini chocolate chips or carob chips!!

      Reply
      • pipercooks

        March 02, 2017 at 2:46 pm

        🙂 Thanks!

        Reply
    6. corina

      February 25, 2017 at 4:53 am

      In our house I'm the one who loves raising cookies and my husband doesn't! These look delicious and I love the cute heart shape!

      Reply
      • pipercooks

        March 02, 2017 at 2:51 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    7. Elizabeth

      February 25, 2017 at 6:50 am

      Nothing beats a home made oatmeal raisin cookie, except perhaps one shaped like a love heart! How cute is this?!

      Reply
      • pipercooks

        March 02, 2017 at 2:55 pm

        Thanks Elizabeth 🙂

        Reply
    8. Dene' V. Alexander

      February 25, 2017 at 7:45 am

      Nothing like relying on a good classic!! These look yummy, soft and chewy!

      Reply
      • pipercooks

        March 02, 2017 at 2:56 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
    9. Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed

      February 25, 2017 at 9:37 am

      Your heart shaped raisin and oat cookies look so yummy and cute, I love raisins in a cookie.

      Reply
      • pipercooks

        March 02, 2017 at 2:57 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    10. April

      February 26, 2017 at 9:26 pm

      These look good! I love simple classic cookies especially oatmeal raisin.

      Reply
      • pipercooks

        March 02, 2017 at 2:57 pm

        Me too, thanks April!

        Reply
    11. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      February 26, 2017 at 11:12 pm

      I love me a good oatmeal cookie!! Yum! Pinned!

      Reply
      • pipercooks

        March 02, 2017 at 2:48 pm

        Thanks Kelly!

        Reply
    12. Derek | Dad With A Pan

      February 26, 2017 at 11:24 pm

      Oatmeal cookies are about the only think I'll eat raisins in, otherwise I'm with you. I can't stand them!

      Reply
      • pipercooks

        March 02, 2017 at 2:59 pm

        Sometimes I'll tolerate them in rice pudding too, lol

        Reply

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