Cinnamon Pear Oatmeal Raisin (Print Version)

Chewy oatmeal treats with fresh pear, raisins, and warm cinnamon spice.

# List of Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda

03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

05 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

08 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

09 - 2 large eggs

10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

11 - 1 medium ripe pear, peeled, cored, and diced (about 3/4 cup)

12 - 3/4 cup raisins

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and oats in a medium bowl. Set aside.

03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

06 - Gently fold diced pear and raisins into the dough until evenly distributed.

07 - Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

08 - Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers appear set.

09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

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The pear keeps these cookies incredibly soft for days, unlike traditional oatmeal cookies that tend to toughen up
They strike that perfect balance between feeling wholesome and tasting like an actual treat

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Using pears that are slightly firm but ripe is crucial, as overripe pears will make your cookies soggy
The dough will feel softer than typical cookie dough, but this is normal because of the fresh fruit

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Chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking if you want thicker cookies with less spread
Rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning