Description: These Irish oatmeal cookies are a delightful blend of hearty oats, sweet raisins, and warm spices, perfect for a comforting treat with a cup of tea or coffee. Preparation is simple, and the aroma of these cookies baking in the oven will fill your kitchen with warmth and anticipation. With a prep time of about 15 minutes, a baking time of 10-12 minutes, and yielding approximately 2 dozen cookies, they’re ideal for sharing with loved ones or enjoying as a solo indulgence.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Serving Size: Approximately 2 dozen cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy these delicious Irish oatmeal cookies with your favorite beverage. They can be stored in an airtight container for several days to maintain freshness.
