Golden Milk Oatmeal Raisin (Print Version)

Spiced oatmeal cookies with turmeric, ginger, and golden raisins bring golden milk flavors to a chewy treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
08 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

→ Wet Ingredients

10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
12 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
13 - 2 large eggs
14 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

15 - 3/4 cup golden raisins
16 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk oats, flour, baking soda, salt, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and cardamom in a medium bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until incorporated.
05 - Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold golden raisins and chopped nuts into dough until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
08 - Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers appear set but slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The turmeric gives these cookies the most stunning golden hue that makes people ask what on earth you baked
  • These sneaky anti-inflammatory spices mean you can feel slightly virtuous about eating cookie dough straight from the bowl
  • The warmth from ginger and black pepper lingers just enough to make these interesting, not just sweet
02 -
  • Turmeric stains everything it touches including your favorite wooden spoon, so use stainless steel or glass tools when mixing the dry ingredients
  • These cookies actually taste better the next day as the spices have time to meld and develop deeper flavor
  • The black pepper might seem unusual but it is essential for activating the turmeric and adding that subtle warmth that keeps people coming back for more
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in how these cookies bake, so take everything out of the fridge at least an hour before you start
  • Chill the dough for thirty minutes before baking if you want thicker cookies with more defined edges and a slightly chewier center

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