Plum Cinnamon Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy treats loaded with fresh plums, cinnamon oats, and raisins for a cozy twist on the classic cookie.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
11 - 1 cup fresh plums, diced
12 - 3/4 cup raisins
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
03 - In another large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
06 - Gently fold in diced plums and raisins.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
09 - Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of fresh plums and raisins gives you pockets of fruit in every single bite
- These cookies stay soft for days thanks to the moisture from the fresh fruit
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- Fresh plums release moisture as they bake, which helps keep these cookies soft for days
- Overmixing the dough will make your cookies tough, so stop as soon as flour is incorporated
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- Pat your diced plums dry with paper towels if they seem especially juicy to prevent soggy cookies
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to scoop