Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies (A Cozy Mother–Daughter Baking Memory)

Some recipes hold a special kind of comfort — the kind that brings you right back to childhood. For me, that’s homemade cookies. I grew up in the kitchen with my mom, learning how to crack eggs, cream butter, and measure flour with love (and a little curiosity). Those early moments of baking together built my love for food and the joy I find in trying new recipes today.

Now, as a mom myself, I get to recreate those same memories with my daughter — flour on the counter, tiny hands helping stir, and warm cookies disappearing way too quickly off the tray. These soft and chewy oatmeal raisin chocolate chip cookies are one of our favorites to bake together. They’re cozy, nostalgic, and filled with the same warmth I felt growing up.

If you’re looking for a cookie that blends soft chewiness with the perfect balance of raisins and melty chocolate, this recipe is going to feel like home.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
  Don’t have the patience? Microwave in 10-second bursts — just don’t melt it into soup!

• 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  (Quick oats will work, but old-fashioned give the chewiest texture)

• 1 cup raisins

• 3/4 cup chocolate chips

The Process:

1. Whisking Up Memories
We start by creaming the butter and sugars until fluffy — my daughter’s favorite part is watching them transform into something smooth and sweet. It’s the base that gives these cookies that irresistible chewy center.

2. Cracking, Mixing, Smiling
We mix in the eggs and vanilla, and there’s always a little giggle when a tiny shell needs to be rescued. These imperfect moments? They’re the ones I treasure most.

3. Spices That Smell Like Home
In another bowl, we whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. That warm spiced smell instantly reminds me of baking with my mom — and now my daughter says the same.

4. The Best Part — Adding the Goodies
We fold in oats, raisins, and chocolate chips. She always sneaks a few “taste tests” before the dough hits the baking sheet — just like I used to.

5. Bake to Golden Perfection
Scoop, chill for 20–30 minutes(optional), then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly soft.

A Cookie That’s More Than a Treat

These cookies are more than a recipe — they’re a generational moment. A way to slow down, connect, and fill the home with love, warmth, and the sweetest smells.

Baking isn’t just about food. It’s about memories, traditions, and passing down joy — one soft cookie at a time.

XOXO

Tiff