Awesome Oatmeal Cookies are an oatmeal cookie lover’s dream! Packed with two kinds of raisins, nuts and so much delicious flavor, these are TOTALLY worth the effort!

Today, let’s talk about the ultimate antidote to a hectic day: Awesome Oatmeal Cookies. These cookies may have a lot of ingredients, but they are COMPLETELY worth the little bit of extra hassle! With two types of raisins and a beautiful nutty texture, these cookies are some of the best oatmeal cookies out there! So grab your apron and a tall glass of milk, and let’s get baking!

What You’ll Need to Make Awesome Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients:

brown sugar
oats
raisins (golden and regular)
dried cranberries
one egg
baking powder
baking soda
salt
cinnamon
finely chopped nuts
stick of margarine
flour
white sugar

Let’s talk substitutions.

This recipe calls for the two types of raisins, but if you don’t have both, feel free to use the one you have!
Leave out the nuts if you like! I often do because they add a good bit of expense to things, but they do add a nice texture. It’s up to you!
I’m using old fashioned oats in this but if you only have quick oats that’ll work in a pinch.
As for brown sugar, use what you got, light or dark. I use them interchangeably but prefer dark whenever I have it.

How to Make Awesome Oatmeal Cookies

In a mixing bowl place your softened margarine, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until well-combined.

Toss in your egg and the cinnamon. Mix it up again!

Now in a separate bowl place your oats and your flour…

…and the raisins, dried cranberries, and nuts.

Stir that together.

Add in your salt, baking powder, and baking soda and stir again. Mix your wet ingredients from before with this dry ingredient mix.

Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Scoop cookies onto the prepared baking sheet with a cookie scoop.

Take a few of each color raisin and place on top of the cookie for aesthetic purposes if you wish!

Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes.

Let sit on pan for two or three minutes and then remove to cooling racks to cool completely.

Enjoy these delicious cookies! Your entire family will thank you for your efforts!

How to Store Awesome Oatmeal Cookies:

Storing oatmeal cookies properly can help maintain their freshness and texture. Here’s how to do it:

Cool Completely: Allow the awesome oatmeal cookies to cool completely before storing them. If you store them while they’re still warm, they can become soggy due to trapped moisture.
Use Airtight Containers: Place the cookies in an airtight container. This helps prevent moisture from getting in and keeps the cookies fresh longer. You can use plastic containers with tight-fitting lids or glass jars with rubber seals.
Layering: If you need to stack the cookies in the container, place a sheet of parchment paper or wax paper between each layer to prevent them from sticking together.
Moisture Absorbers: Adding a moisture absorber such as a small packet of silica gel or a few grains of uncooked rice can help keep the cookies dry and fresh.
Room Temperature Storage: Awesome oatmeal cookies are best stored at room temperature. Avoid storing them in the refrigerator, as the cold temperature can make them lose their texture and become stale faster.
Freezing: If you want to store awesome oatmeal cookies for an extended period, you can freeze them. Place the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Then transfer them to a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. When ready to eat, let them thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes or reheat them in the oven for a few minutes.

By following these steps, you can keep your oatmeal cookies fresh and delicious for longer! That is, if they last that long!