Oatmeal Raisin Cookies that truly are the BEST EVER! Oatmeal, raisins, pudding mix & spices combine in most delicious, soft & chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are one of those classic cookies that everyone enjoys. I have to admit, I’ve always liked them, but never loved them until I tried this recipe. Seriously! If you doubt me, you just have to make them because I’ve won many, many individuals over with these. These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are not hard and crumbly- they’re soft & chewy with the most amazing flavor from the pudding mix and spices. I bake a batch and watch them disappear– they’re that good.
How do you make the BEST Oatmeal Raisin Cookies ever:
- Make sure you start with plump, juicy raisins. I like to add 1/4 cup of water to mine, cover and microwave for 1 minute. Drain the water and proceed with the recipe.
- I’m telling you, the spices in this recipe are incredible! If you are concerned, then halve them, but please don’t leave them out. Also, if you don’t have Allspice, you can increase the cinnamon to 1 3/4 tsp and then add 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves.
- Don’t leave out the pudding mix either. It helps the cookies have a lovely soft, chewy texture and adds nice flavor.
- Quick cooking or Old Fashioned Oats? I’m a big fan of using whatever you have on hand. I’ve used both and I prefer quick cooking since they yield a softer cookie, but both truly are wonderful.
- Have an aversion to raisins? Weird. You’re welcome to use 1.5 cups of chocolate chips instead. If you still want to use raisins but aren’t thrilled about them, try chopping them up beforehand so that you have smaller pieces in the recipe. They still add flavor and moistness, but aren’t as obvious.
BEST EVER Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 small box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
How do you make homemade oatmeal raisin cookies?
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Add in pudding mix and stir again. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture.
- Stir in the oats and raisins just until incorporated.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake 9-11 minutes until light and golden. Do not over bake!
- Enjoy!
After you enjoy these Oatmeal Raisin Cookies try some of our other favorite cookie recipes:
- Toffee Oatmeal Cookies
- Blackberry Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Copycat Milkbar Cornflake Marshmallow Cookies
- Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Susanne says
I made these for friends and they raved about how good they were. No one could believe they had vanilla pudding mix. I had to pull up the recipe to show it to them! I’m going to be making these again and again!
Jessica says
I’m so glad everyone enjoyed them!!
Jacqueline DiNuoscio says
Oatmeal raisin cookies are my favorite! These ones look wonderful!
Jessica says
THank you so much!
Beth Lee says
OMGosh – I have to try these! My husband loves oatmeal raisin cookies and for some reason I have never become an expert at making them. Super interested in your pudding addition. Great idea!
Kaylie says
Thank you Beth! They are so delicious. One of my favorites for sure!
Eileen Kelly says
I am a huge cookie fan and your recipe is amazing. Loving that you use a pudding mix, that is new for me and I can’t wait to give it a try!
Linda says
These cookies sound delicious! I love the idea of adding pudding to the mix as it does make them so much moister. These will be a great treat for the grandkids when I see them again.
Kaylie says
Thank you, Linda! You’ll have to let us know how they like them!
Stef says
Wow! These are the best oatmeal cookies! I would have never thought to put pudding mix in them. So cool! Love them!
Kaylie says
Thank you, Stef!
Allison says
I love the tip to plump up the raisins. These are delicious – thanks for sharing!
Kaylie says
Thank you, Allison!
Karin says
These are hands down the best cookies!!! Do you by chance know the calories?
Lucy Parissi says
Soaking the raisins in water before hand is a fantastic technique to use. These cookies are delicious.
Kaylie says
Thank you, Lucy!
Beth says
These look fabulous! This recipe just got bumped to the top of my ‘must try’ list!!
Kaylie says
Thank you, Beth!
Dara Michalski says
My family LOVED these cookies! They really are the best!
Kaylie says
Thank you, Dara!
Suzy says
I love how flavorful and easy these are to make! We love them!
Kaylie says
Thank you, Suzy!
Lorrie says
I love this recipe!
Kaylie says
Thank you, Lorrie!
Teresa Baker says
Hello, I have not made these cookies yet however can walnuts be added