Sour Cream Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Sour Cream Oatmeal Raisins are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Adding our cream makes them super fluffy and satisfying!  

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There are two types of people: raisin haters and raisin lovers.  Although I don’t like raisins plain, I always enjoy them in baked goods, including these cookies!  Adding sour cream to these cookies makes the inside incredibly moist!

What makes these oatmeal raisin cookies the best? 

There are some fantastic oatmeal raisin cookies out there, but here is what makes these cookies unique!

Crispy Edges

Chewy Oatmeal

Sweet Plump Raisins

Sweetened with Brown Sugar

Adding sour cream for a super fluffy inside!

Ingredients

Unsalted butter- make sure your butter is at room temperature

Brown Sugar and White Sugar- I use 1/2 cup of brown and white sugar in this recipe.  Including brown sugar in cookies will help you achieve a softer cookie.

Vanilla extract – Adds flavor to these cookies.

1 large egg – Helps bind everything together.

All-Purpose Flour- 

Baking Soda

Salt 

Rolled Oats– Oats provide a deliciously chewy texture

Sour Cream- Helps create a fluffy consistency in the cookie.

Raisins – plump, sweet cookies make these cookies over the top.

Ingredient Note: you want to use old-fashioned oats, not quick oats, in this recipe.

Recipe variations: You can add cinnamon, nuts, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or other add-ins.

Equipment

Mixing bowl 

Stand mixer or electric mixer

cookie sheet or sheet pan 

Spatula 

Parchment paper or cooking spray

wire rack 

How to make Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350

1. Whisk together f ur, salt, and baking soda.  Set aside.

2. Cream together butter, sugars, vanilla, and egg.

3. Gently fold in d y ingredients.

4. Stir in Oats and raisins, followed by the sour cream.  Don’t overmix.

5. Drop cookie dough   on a lined baking sheet 1-2 inches apart using a cookie scoop

6. Bake for 10-12 minutes

Storage: Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days.  You can also store them in the fridge or freezer.

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Sour Cream Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Sour Cream Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside!  Adding sour cream makes these cookies super fluffy and satisfying!  

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)—line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing at low speed until combined. Do not overmix.

6.  Stir in the rolled oats and raisins.

7. Gently fold in the sour cream until just incorporated.

8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop, leaving some space between each cookie.

9. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.

10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Why would you add sour cream to cookies? 

Sour cream gives these oatmeal cookies the most fantastic texture! 

Moisture: Sour cream is high in moisture, contributing to a softer and more moist cookie. It helps prevent the cookies from becoming dry or crumbly.

Tenderness: The acidity in sour cream tenderizes the gluten in the flour, resulting in a more tender crumb and a softer texture overall.

If you like this recipe, you should also try:

Sour Cream Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Cookies

Copycat Whole Foods Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Olive Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies 

Malted Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies 

These sour cream oatmeal cookies will be a crowd-pleaser! These oatmeal ra sin cookies are the perfect after-school snack with a glass of ice-cold milk.     Did you try this fantastic oatmeal raisin cookie recipe?  I would love to ear how it turned out for you!   Please comment below this blog post or tag me on social media and let me know how these turned out for you!  You can find me n Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest.