Caramel Frosted Oatmeal Raisin (Print Version)
Soft oatmeal raisin cookies with luscious caramel frosting for a cozy, chewy treat.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
10 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
11 - 1 cup raisins
→ Caramel Frosting
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
13 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
14 - 1/4 cup whole milk
15 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
16 - Pinch of salt
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for even baking.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, blending well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient blend to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
06 - Fold in the rolled oats and raisins carefully, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the edges have a light golden color while centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk; bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
11 - Remove saucepan from heat and let cool for 3 minutes. Whisk in powdered sugar and a pinch of salt gradually until smooth and spreadable.
12 - Spread the caramel frosting evenly over the cooled cookies. Allow the frosting to set before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It combines the comforting chewiness of oatmeal raisin cookies with a decadent caramel frosting that feels like a cozy hug.
- Making them became my go-to way to impress guests without fuss, with a secret ingredient twist that's sure to delight.
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- Don't overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added; tough cookies are no fun!
- Let the caramel frosting cool slightly before adding powdered sugar to avoid clumps and keep it silky smooth.
03 -
- Chill your dough briefly if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.
- The secret to that soft chewy center? Slightly underbaking and letting the cookies finish setting as they cool.