708 Reviews of Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

From: Lennie

On Nov 15, 2002

I swear on a stack of cookbooks that these cookies are near to perfection! I like oatmeal cookies (BUT only when they're soft and chewy; I don't like crispy oatmeal cookies) but my son and hubby don't like 'em at all. With anticipation of a personal oatmeal-cookie-feast, I halved this recipe and whipped up the batch this afternoon — easy to prepare. I made one change with regards to ingredients: I soaked the raisins in some hot water and dark rum for about 15 minutes, then drained well. As for preparation, I used a small scoop, baked them for just 10 minutes, and they were (are!) divine — soft and tender and chewy. My yield (small scoop, half of this recipe) was 41 cookies. A true Hall of Fame cookie, Bev!

From: MizzNezz

On Oct 22, 2002

WOW!! These are the BEST oatmeal raisin cookies ever!! Soft, moist, chewy, the texture is perfect! I used unsalted butter and added 1/2 t cinnamon. These cookies are as good as any bakery sells. This will be my oatmeal cookie recipe from now on! Thanks Bev!!!

From: Jamie Renee

On Jan 3, 2004

When I made these, people at work who never liked oatmeal raisin cookies were fighting over them! I added a little cinnamon and cloves to the cookie dough. My boyfriend is abhorrent to raisins, so in a separate bowl I added a few chocolate chips to the dough instead of raisins. Also, a great tip to keep cookies nice and fresh in their containers, is to add a piece of sandwhich bread, per two dozen cookies.

From: lizeroo

On Oct 9, 2002

These are heavenly cookies. I altered the recipe slightly by using margarine instead of unsalted butter and adding about a tsp of cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of nutmeg and 1/4 tsp cloves. I would decrease the salt slightly if using anything but unsalted butter, and the spices added a nice undertone. The texture is just wonderful, though. Thanks for the recipe.

From: Bri22

On Apr 8, 2005

83 wonderful reviews doesn't even come close to explaining how great these cookies are!! I too have been trying everyone I know's oatmeal raisin cookie, none of them were what I was looking for; a chewy, but NOT cakey, cookie where you can actually taste what they smell like when baking, a cookie that (I know this sounds crazy) but you could get from the mall. I too soaked the raisins for 10 minutes in hot water with a little rum, and a drop of vanilla. then drained them and dried them off on a papertowel. I swear on everything this cookie will be the only oatmeal raisin cookie made in my house from now on!!!!!! Thank you!!

From: SaraFish

On Mar 27, 2003

Yum! I added a cup of walnuts. Also, I baked them for just another minute or so until they were just a tad darker than golden brown and they cooled with wonderful crispy edges and a tender center. Great taste and texture. Thank you!

From: g #2

On Jan 9, 2003

yum! i'm chowing down my 8th one right now. put the batter in the fridge, it's the only way i can stop eating them is to stop making them. i too added cinnamon which i really think is a good ingredient for this recipe. can't wait to bring some to my mom tomorrow she's gonna flip! thx! o and i used instant oatmeal and margarine cuz that's all i had and it was fine.

From: Poohbear Pam

On Mar 25, 2003

These are excellent and chewy! Before adding the raisins I divided the batter and stirred raisins into half and chocolate chips into the other half. They are excellent as Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies too!

From: Marie Nixon

On Mar 27, 2004

I was very happy with the results from this recipe. I followed the recipe exactly. I'm thinking what makes these cookies just a little bit different (and tastier) than other oatmeal cookies is that the instructions say to add the oatmeal with the raisins at the end. I think this keeps the oatmeal just a little bit crunchier than other recipes where the oatmeal is put in at the same time as the flour.

From: Dan'l

On Sep 10, 2002

I have a theory that if I were stranded on a deserted island there are only two foods I would need (the drinks will be treated in a separate review). One is peanut butter and crackers (this should be thought of as ONE food). The other is this oatmeal cookie. This is the perfect food. This cookie gives you a good reason to go light on supper so you save room. This cookie is the reason that milk was invented. Enjoy!