Description
Homemade Oatmeal Raisin Delights combine classic comfort with sweet nostalgia, blending hearty rolled oats and plump raisins into a perfect cookie. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these treats irresistible when served alongside cold milk or shared with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Raisin Delights
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups (192 grams) all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup raisins
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- ⅔ cup (132 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup (132 grams) dark brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) avocado oil
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whip egg whites and avocado oil in a spacious mixing bowl, incorporating salt, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar until the mixture transforms into a smooth, homogeneous blend.
- Enrich the mixture by stirring in unsweetened applesauce, plump raisins, aromatic vanilla extract, leavening baking soda, and warm cinnamon until all components harmonize perfectly.
- Gently fold old-fashioned oats into the wet ingredients, ensuring an even distribution throughout the developing cookie dough.
- Delicately introduce all-purpose flour into the mixture, stirring with a light touch to prevent overworking the dough, which could result in tough cookies.
- Refrigerate the prepared dough for a minimum of one hour, allowing flavors to meld and texture to firm. During this resting period, calibrate the oven to 375 degrees F (or 350 degrees F for convection), preparing for baking.
- After chilling, craft uniform 1 1/2 inch dough balls, strategically positioning 12 cookies per baking sheet to ensure proper spacing and consistent baking.
- Bake until edges turn golden and centers appear set, approximately 13 minutes. Let cookies rest briefly on the hot sheet before transferring to a cooling rack, allowing them to achieve the perfect tender-crisp texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for developing rich, deep flavors and preventing cookies from spreading too thin during baking.
- Unsweetened applesauce acts as a healthier fat substitute, helping to keep the cookies moist while reducing overall calorie content.
- Old-fashioned oats provide a hearty texture and nutty flavor, making these cookies more filling and nutritionally balanced.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and more consistent cookie texture.
- Dark brown sugar adds moisture and a deeper caramel-like sweetness compared to light brown sugar, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Slightly underbaking creates softer, chewier cookies that maintain a delightful melt-in-your-mouth quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg