How To Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

How To Make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal raisin cookies just like mom used to make…with a little VideoJug twist. There's nothing like a warm batch of oatmeal raisin cookies. Young or old, who among us can have just one? Follow our chef, "CJ" aka Chris Jacobson through cookie dough heaven.

You will need

• 240 g rolled oats
• 75 g coconut , shredded
• 230 g raisins
• 200 g brown sugar
• 190 g white sugar
• 230 g butter
• 150 g flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 sifter
• parchment paper (optional)
• 1 electric mixer (optional)
• 1 cooking sheet

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Step 1:

The Sweet Stuff

In a large mixing bowl ( or electric mixer) cream together 1 cup (230 g) butter, 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar and 1 cup (190 g) white sugar until incorporated.

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Step 2:

Dry Ingredients

Using a sifter or other similar filter, combine 1 1/2 cups (150 g) flour, 1 tsp baking soda and 1 tsp salt. Sift together onto a clean piece of parchment paper.

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Step 3:

Mix The Batter

Add 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar and mix together. Slowly add the flour, baking soda and salt mixture to the batter and mix well. Once mixed, add 3 cups (240 g) rolled oats, 1 cup (75 g) shredded coconut and 1 1/2 cup (230 g) raisins and continue mixing until incorporated.

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Step 4:

Spoon And Bake

Spoon the batter into large, rounded balls and place on a non-stick or greased cooking sheet. Bake the oatmeal raisin cookies in a 350F ((180C)/Gas Mark #4) oven for 7-9 minutes.

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Step 5:

Cool And Enjoy

Allow the oatmeal raisin cookies to cool for a few minutes and harden before serving. Enjoy!