Soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome flavor, these Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies are the kind of treat that feels like home. They have the perfect balance of sweetness from the raisins and a warm, nutty crunch from the walnuts.
This recipe is one of the many classic cookies I grew up enjoying. The ones my mom would make on chilly fall afternoons! If you love old fashioned favorites, you might also enjoy my Applesauce Muffins with Toasted Pecans or Old-Fashioned Baked Rice Pudding.
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Why You'll Love Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies
Great chewy texture: oats give the cookies a hearty chew while the butter keeps them tender.
Nutty sweet flavor: walnuts and raisins pair beautifully for a naturally sweet and crunchy bite.
Great for sharing: makes a generous batch that's perfect for cookie swaps or gifting.
Key Ingredients
Please see recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients.
- Old fashioned oats: give the cookies their signature chewy texture and wholesome taste.
- Light brown sugar: adds sweetness and a slight caramel flavor that complements the oats.
- Raisins: provide natural sweetness and a soft, chewy contrast.
- Walnuts: bring a nutty crunch and rich flavor to balance the sweetness.
- Butter: adds richness and helps create a soft, tender crumb.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Swap walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nut flavor.
- Use dried cranberries instead of raisins for a tangy twist.
- Use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
Recipe Variations
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spice note.
- Stir in white or dark chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Make them smaller and bake for less time to create bite-sized cookies.
Top Tips
- For the best texture, don't overmix the dough once you add the dry ingredients.
- Use room temperature butter for smooth mixing.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breakage.
Storage
Room temperature: store cookies in an airtight container up to 5 days.
Freezer: store in a freezer safe container up to 3 months.
More Recipes with Oatmeal
I am always partial to my Nanny's recipe for Soft Oatmeal Cookies.
The whole family will love this Strawberry Baked Oatmeal.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies are another great flavor combination.
These Banana Rum Coconut Oatmeal Cookies are a soft and delicious.
Serve with..
Serve cookies with a glass of cold milk or hot tea. They also make a delicious after dinner dessert with homemade vanilla bean ice cream sandwiched between two cookies!
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📖 Recipe
Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies
Equipment
- Parchment Paper , or silpat
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Ingredients
- 1¾ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt , optional - use only if using unsalted butter
- 10 tablespoons butter , softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar , packed
- 1 large egg , room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Add raisins and nuts and mix until evenly distributed.
- Scoop cookie dough with medium-sized cookie scoop onto parchment-lined cookie sheets. Bake 12-14 minutes. Cool 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in a sealed airtight container.
Cooking time is for mixing and baking 1 tray of cookies. Add additional 12-14 minutes per tray in the oven.
Audrey says
how much salt? it's not on the ingredients list when it says to combine the dry ingredients.
Shelby Law Ruttan says
Hi Audrey, thank you for reaching out. If you are using unsalted butter, you can add a teaspoon of salt to the recipe. I leave the salt out if I am using salted butter. Thanks! Shelby
Ammi says
I just made these and they are delicious. I used whole wheat flour and 1 cup of walnuts. I also added some cinnamon just because I could and we love cinnamon. They only took 9 minutes in my oven.
My sister came by and tried them while they were still warm and had to have the recipe.
These are not overly sweet and will be more like a breakfast cookie for us.
I will definitely be making them again very soon.
Michelle Muse says
Oatmeal cookies are my favs too! Im sure G. loved these!!
bellini says
I have to agree with Grumpy since oatmeal raisin is one of my favourites too!!! This is an excellent campaign Shelby.