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Raisin Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy oatmeal cookies made with toasted pecans, raisins, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, and old-fashioned oats.
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Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Raisin Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
Servings: 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ c pecans
  • ½ lb unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 c dark brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 c granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ c all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 c old-fashioned oatmeal
  • 1 ½ c raisins

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2: Toast the Pecans

  • Spread the pecans evenly onto a baking sheet.
  • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and toast the pecans for 5 to 7 minutes, or until fragrant.
  • Shake the baking sheet halfway through the toasting time to ensure even browning.
  • Remove the pecans from the oven and allow them to cool completely.
  • Once cooled, chop the pecans very coarsely.

Step 3: Prepare the Baking Sheets

  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Set aside.

Step 4: Cream the Butter and Sugars

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the room-temperature butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  • Beat on medium-high speed for approximately 2 minutes, or until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 5: Add the Eggs and Vanilla

  • Reduce the mixer speed to low.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until incorporated.
  • Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Step 6: Combine the Dry Ingredients

  • In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt.

Step 7: Add the Dry Ingredients

  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture.
  • Mix until just combined.
  • Do not overmix.

Step 8: Add the Oats, Raisins, and Pecans

  • Add the old-fashioned oatmeal, raisins, and toasted chopped pecans.
  • Mix until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 9: Portion the Dough

  • Drop the dough by heaping tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Space the cookies approximately 2 inches apart.

Step 10: Flatten the Dough

  • Lightly dampen your hand with water.
  • Gently flatten each dough portion slightly.

Step 11: Bake

  • Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly browned.

Step 12: Cool

  • Transfer the cookies to a baking rack.
  • Allow them to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

To make these Raisin Pecan Oatmeal Cookies gluten-free, replace the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend. Use certified gluten-free old-fashioned oats, as regular oats are often processed on shared equipment with wheat. Confirm that the pecans, raisins, baking powder, vanilla extract, sugars, butter, eggs, cinnamon, and salt are labeled gluten-free and free from cross-contact warnings. Use clean mixing bowls, baking sheets, parchment paper, measuring tools, spatulas, and cooling racks to prevent gluten contamination.