Soft and Buttery Oatmeal Cookies

Soft baked oatmeal cookies are one of my favorite winter snacks. I have tried many different recipes but really love the end result on this one. The cookie might look like it's under-baked when you make these, but trust your timer (so longer as your oven temperate is accurate). They were the perfect soft baked, chewy cookie. I ended up bringing the majority of these to work and they were gone very quickly.

Adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction
Makes about 22 cookies

1 and 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks; 230g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon molasses (optional)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups (240g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
1 cups raisins, soak in warm water for 10 minutes

In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cinnamon (if using), baking soda and salt. Set aside for later use.

Fit your stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Beat the butter and the 2 type of sugar until creamed, about 2 minutes. Mix in the eggs, mixing on high until combined. Scrape the sides of your bowl and mix again to ensure the batter is even. Add the molasses (if using) and vanilla until well combined.

Add the flour mixture to the batter and mix on low. Keeping the mixer on low, add the oats, chocolate chips and raisins. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to chill at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 days). If you chill the batter more than 3 hours, allow the mixture to sit are room temperature for 30 minutes before working with the dough.

Preheat your over to 350F/177C. Line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper. Using 2 tablespoons at a time, roll dough in to circles and set 2” apart on the baking sheets.

Baked cookies 12-14 minutes, until just golden brown on the outside. The middle of the cookies will look under baked. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet. Enjoy warm or allow to cool and store at room temperature in an air-tight container up to one week.

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