Comments on: thick, chewy oatmeal raisin cookies

By: Pablo

Pablo — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:39:34 +0000

My wife and I baked these before watching a movie last night. They were delicious!
Nothing better than a good, chewy cookie…I think the cinnamon gives this recipe just the right kick. Plus, we tried chilling the mix and I think that added to the general texture and chewiness. Thanks for posting this.

By: Andy Z

Andy Z — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:13 +0000

I make this last night for my three teen and pre-teen sons. They loved them and attacked the batch with even more gusto than chocolate chip cookies. I’m sold! I didn’t modify the recipe, but next time I’m thinking of trying the cranberries or chopped dates.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:38:56 +0000

I just finished making these with my 3 and 4 year-old, and they are out of this world!! We added 1/4 cup of peanut butter chips, and 1/4 cup of vanilla chips, and that made them even better!! I have never had a bad recipe from this website!! Thanks for sharing!

By: Mels

Mels — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:37:03 +0000

Just made these with cranberries – I’m in love!!! What an awesome recipe – and much better than the Quaker one!

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:26:23 +0000

Thank you for this amazing recipe. I just discovered your blog in my search for an outrageous oatmeal cookie recipe. I appreciate your “cooks’ illustrated” approach of taking what you like and working on it to make it perfect. You succeeded with these!!!! I made a full recipe yesterday and they are perfect. My modifications: subst half the AP flour for WW, half the raisins for cranberries, and used broken pecans instead of walnuts. (I love the idea of using cherries in the previous comment, btw!) I baked a dozen and frozen 2 dozen balls of dough for next time. They are PERFECT, as you have described. Delicately crispy on the outside and delightful and chewy (but not “underbaked” chewy) on the interior!!! Outstanding. Probably the best cookies of any kind that I have ever made! Thank you!

By: bananna pancakes

bananna pancakes — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:08:43 +0000

That should say 1/4 cup dried cherries. 1/2 cup might be overdoing it. Thanks for a great base Deb.

By: bananna pancakes

bananna pancakes — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:07:47 +0000

I made a variation of these last night. These are the changes I made: reduced brown sugar to 1/2 cup and replaced half of that with agave nectar, used half whole wheat flour, and instead of raisins I split the dough into 3 groups and added 1/2 cup dried cherries to one, 1/4 cup dried apricots to another, and 1/8 cup dried cranberries, 1/8 cup shredded coconut to another. Awesome!!

By: didi

didi — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:48:16 +0000

the best wonderfull cookies. very smooth and Yummmyyyy love it. thanks.

By: peachy lefevre

peachy lefevre — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:20:06 +0000

just made these and they really are THAT GOOD. note: if you decide to throw in some choc.chips, make sure to reduce the sugar (duh!). i added the chips on a whim and they made the cookies a TAD too sweet. amazing otherwise. thanks! this will be my “go-to” cookie recipe.

By: Jessica Zee

Jessica Zee — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:34:28 +0000

I had a sudden craving for oatmeal cookies and was a little overwhelmed by the selection Google offered, especially since I’m particular about the texture, too. So, when I saw that yours specifically promised chewy, I knew it was for me ;-). They’re absolutely delicious–just took the first batch from the oven about 20 minutes ago. I thought it was funny that it’s almost a year to the day from when you posted the recipe–I suppose it’s something about cold wintry weather that makes a batch of homemade oatmeal cookies sound cozily delicious. Thank you!