If you think Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are boring, you’ve never eaten the best oatmeal raisin cookie. They’re soft and chewy with sweet plump raisins and warm spices.
These Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a recipe from a dear friend of my grandmother’s. My grandmother would drive out to her farm and buy eggs. They would visit over a cup of coffee and often a homemade treat.
There are several reasons why the cookies may have become dry and crumbly but the two most likely are that either the cookies were baked for too long or too much flour was added to the dough. The cookie should be baked only until the edges are slightly golden and the top looks a little wrinkled.
Ingredients for the Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Shortening. We used butter-flavored.
- White Sugar.
- Eggs. We use large eggs, lightly beaten eggs.
- Milk. We used whole but any variety will work.
- Baking Soda.
- All-Purpose Flour.
- Salt.
- Cinnamon.
- Old Fashioned Oats. Old Fashioned oats work best for this cookie. Quick oats can act more like flour and dry the cookie out.
- Raisins. Golden raisins are a delicious variation.
Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned in cookies?
We will substitute old-fashioned oats for quick oats but rarely the other way around. Quick-cooking oats and old-fashioned oats are interchangeable. However, they do have an effect on the texture and moisture of the cookie.
The old-fashioned oats used in the best oatmeal raisin cookie recipe guarantee a chewy cookie that’s tender and moist. Quick oats can act as flour and dry the cookie.
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FAQ
What causes oatmeal cookies to dry?
How do you moisten dry oatmeal cookie dough?
How do you make oatmeal cookies less dry?
How do you fix cookies that are too dry?
Why are my cookies dry?
The most common reason cookies are dry is too much flour. Over-measuring flour is a very common reason for most any baking recipe to fail. If you scoop your measuring cup down into the flour container to measure, then odds are you’re using too much. The best way to measure flour is by weight or the spoon and sweep method.
What are the harmful side effects of oatmeal?
Eating too much oatmeal can create some negative side effects such as increased blood sugar levels, bloating, weight gain, malnutrition and allergies.
Why do oatmeal cookies spread so much in the oven?
We’re delving into another crucial aspect that can make or break your oatmeal cookies – butter temperature. Using butter that’s too warm or too cold can lead to flat outcomes that leave you feeling less than satisfied. If your butter is too soft or melted, it can cause your cookies to spread excessively in the oven.
Why are my oatmeal cookies flat?
While they’re a staple in oatmeal cookies, the type of oats you use can affect their texture. Using quick-cooking oats instead of old-fashioned oats might be contributing to your cookie flatness. Quick-cooking oats are smaller and more processed, which can lead to a smoother dough that spreads out more during baking.