Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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These soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are everything an oatmeal raisin cookie should be and more.

What makes these cookies so special?

#1. The original recipe is out of my mom’s recipe box and family recipes are the most treasured recipes of all.

#2. The cookies are ultra-soft and oh, so chewy… and they stay that way!

Wanna know the secret to baking chewier, great-tasting cookies like these oatmeal raisin cookies?

Karo® Corn Syrup.

I kid you not.

Most of us associate corn syrup with traditional holiday baking and favorites like Thanksgiving pecan pie, but Karo® Corn Syrup is so much more than just pecan pie. It’s a favorite pancake topping in the South and is often used in baking and makes the best, chewiest cookies. Try it! 

Add Karo® Corn Syrup to your favorite cookie recipe and you’ll see it’s the perfect ingredient. It makes cookies chewier on the outside while staying soft in the middle.

Karo® Corn Syrup has been a part of my baking since childhood – it’s the leading corn syrup brand and generations of bakers trust its over 100 years of quality. 

So pick up a bottle and bake up a batch of these soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies!

These are drop cookies so they’re super easy to make. Once the dough is made, use a scoop to measure and drop onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. 

Technically it doesn’t matter what size scoop you use… just be consistent so the cookies bake evenly.

Oh, here’s another tip. I often soak my raisins for a few minutes in hot water before adding them to the dough to help them stay plump and moist.

And, I’m tellin’ ya… it all comes together with Karo® Corn Syrup. It’s the secret ingredient for that extra tasty chewiness, and with each bottle you open, you’re creating joyful traditions for your family. Recipes are better with Karo, so whatever culinary creations you’re concocting, come together with Karo for all of life’s sweetness.

And start by baking up a batch of these soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies, but fair warning – they’re ultra-delicious so they’ll disappear quickly.

These cookies are to die for and they look as soft and chewy as they taste!

Pin my oatmeal raisin cookies recipe on Pinterest!

Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Enjoy!

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Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Servings 36 cookies

Calories 138 kcal

Author Liz

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon Karo Light Corn Syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup raisins

Instructions

1. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside.

2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy and smooth. Beat in eggs one a time. Stir in corn syrup and vanilla.

3. Gradually add flour mixture until just combined, then gently stir in the oats and raisins. Cover and refrigerate dough 20-30 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

5. Scoop dough in tablespoons using a cookie scoop to ensure they're all the same size and drop onto parchment paper-lined cookie sheets about two inches apart. Cookies will spread just a little. Bake 12 minutes or until just set and a light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 16mg5%

Sodium 102mg4%

Potassium 64mg2%

Carbohydrates 20g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 176IU4%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 25mg3%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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