Winter Warmth Cinnamon Drift (Print Version)

Aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg blend with oats and raisins for a comforting warm treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Oats & Add-ins

11 - 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
12 - 1 cup raisins

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly incorporated.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract thoroughly.
05 - Gradually fold dry mixture into wet ingredients just until combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Using a spatula, fold in rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers appear just set.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They bake in under fifteen minutes, so you can have warm cookies before the craving passes.
  • The cinnamon-nutmeg balance smells so good that people will ask what you're making before they even see the cookies.
  • Chewy centers with barely crisp edges—the texture that actually makes people stop mid-conversation to eat another.
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are not optional; cold butter and cold eggs will make the dough lumpy and the cookies dense.
  • Baking time varies wildly between ovens, so start checking at ten minutes and trust your eyes over the clock—underbaked cookies taste better than overbaked ones.
  • Raisins soaked in warm water for ten minutes before adding transform from tough little pebbles into plump, chewy gems that make the whole recipe better.
03 -
  • Brown butter instead of regular butter takes these from cozy to unforgettable—it adds a subtle hazelnut depth that no one can quite name but everyone notices.
  • A pinch of cardamom alongside the cinnamon and nutmeg opens up a whole new dimension, though only add it if you like surprising people with flavor they weren't expecting.

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