Zesty Orange Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
School Day Cookies: bake these classic, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies with a bright orange twist. Perfect for a nostalgic treat any day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, (room temperature)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, (room temperature)
- ¼ cup (62 g) orange juice, (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (180 g) old-fashioned oatmeal
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (72.5 g) raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar in a stand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Scrape down the bowl.
- Mix in orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla until just combined.
- Add flour, oatmeal, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined, do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the raisins by hand until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, leaving 2 inches between each. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.