Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
I grew up shopping at Publix in Florida. Are you from the South? Then you know Publix. It might be THE best grocery store ever. If you haven’t have a sub sandwich from Publix, go get one. Today.
Well, back in the day, they had the BEST oatmeal raisin cookies. It was always my choice when we went to the bakery counter to get a free cookie (do they still give out free cookies?). My mom would buy them by the dozens and hide them on top of the refrigerator. Obviously it wasn’t a very good hiding place because we all knew they were there. They were soft and chewy. So good!
Beware, if you are looking for crunchy cookies – look elsewhere. I am a chewy cookie girl. I have spent years trying different oatmeal raisin cookie recipes and have finally found the best. They are every bit soft and oh so chewy (the honey helps with this). Seriously, I have to find reasons to give them away because I would eat them ALL! Please make them, you will not regret it.
Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These cookies are the ultimate oatmeal raisin cookie. They are soft and chewy, full of raisins.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamn
- 3/4 cup butter softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbls vanilla
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups raisins
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda and powder, and cinnamon.
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In a mixer, cream butter, shortening, and sugar.
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Add honey, eggs, and vanilla.
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Add the flour mixture until all combined.
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Add oats and raisins until incorporated.
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Use a medium ice cream scoop to place on cookie sheet.
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Bake for 11 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet before placing on a cooling rack.
