Hearty Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Hearty Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies. This recipe combines wholesome oats with sweet raisins and crunchy walnuts, creating a perfect blend of flavors and textures. Baked until golden brown, each cookie is slightly chewy and filled with wholesome goodness, making them an ideal treat for snack time or dessert. Perfect for sharing, these delicious cookies will whisk you back to your childhood and are sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage for a comforting treat!
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Servings
75
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
softened butter
1 cup (softened at room temperature)
brown sugar
3/4 cup (firmly packed)
granulated sugar
1/2 cup
eggs
2 (large)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups
baking soda
1 teaspoon
Saigon cinnamon
1 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
old-fashioned oats
3 cups
raisins
1 cup
chopped walnuts
3/4 cup (coarsely chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by greasing it lightly.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, mixing well until fully incorporated.
5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6
Stir in the old-fashioned oats, raisins, and chopped walnuts, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
7
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned around the edges but still soft in the center.
9
Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for one minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
4.3g
Fat
11g
Carbs
1.2g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Hearty Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies?
These are wholesome cookies made with oats, sweet raisins, and crunchy walnuts, baked until golden brown and slightly chewy.
How many calories are in one cookie?
Each cookie contains 75 calories.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What ingredients are whisked together in the dry mixture?
The dry mixture consists of all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
How should the butter and sugars be mixed?
The softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar should be creamed together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
What type of oats are required for this recipe?
This recipe uses 3 cups of old-fashioned oats.
How many raisins are added to the dough?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of raisins.
What amount of walnuts should be used?
You should use 3/4 cup of chopped walnuts.
How should the butter be prepared before mixing?
The butter should be softened at room temperature.
What is the specific preparation for the brown sugar?
The brown sugar should be 3/4 cup and firmly packed.
How many eggs are needed and what size?
The recipe requires 2 large eggs.
How much vanilla extract is used?
One teaspoon of vanilla extract is added to the creamed mixture.
What specific type of cinnamon is recommended?
The recipe specifies using Saigon cinnamon.
What type of flour is used in these cookies?
All-purpose flour is used for this recipe.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each serving contains 4.3g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
There are 11g of carbohydrates per cookie.
What is the protein content of these cookies?
Each cookie provides 1.2g of protein.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes.
How far apart should the dough balls be spaced?
The dough balls should be spaced about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when they are lightly browned around the edges but still soft in the center.
What is the initial cooling process after removing them from the oven?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for one minute before moving them.
Where should the cookies finish cooling?
Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How should the dough be shaped for the baking sheet?
Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded balls of dough.
How much flour is required?
The recipe calls for 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour.
How much baking soda is used?
One teaspoon of baking soda is required.
Is salt used in this cookie recipe?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt is included in the dry ingredients.
What is the amount of granulated sugar used?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
How should the walnuts be chopped?
The walnuts should be coarsely chopped.
What are some serving suggestions for these cookies?
They are best enjoyed with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
What categories or tags describe these cookies?
Tags include oatmeal cookies, raisin cookies, walnut cookies, drop cookies, baking, and desserts.