Yesterday was my darling friend Alexia’s birthday. To me, birthdays = cake.
Alexia, however, doesn’t do cake. I know… but really, she’s a nice girl!
Since I couldn’t even begin to fathom the idea of not baking her something, I opted for a pimped out version of her favorite cookie: Oatmeal Raisin.
Anyways, everyone knows cookies = love. And really, that’s what it’s all about.
I did my best to fancy up the humble yet classic oatmeal raisin cookie by swapping out regular raisins in favor of gorgeously golden ones, taking butter and making it brown, adding a touch of molasses, and having a heavy hand with the chocolate chunks.
In my opinion, one should always have a heavy hand when chocolate is involved. Am I right or am I right?
The result? A cookie so damn good I’m wishing it was my birthday!
But really… why wait?! Everyday is a reason to celebrate… and eat cookies! Get it, yo.
Browned Butter Oatmeal Molasses Cookies with Golden Raisins and Dark Chocolate Chunks – Baker by Nature
Makes about 24 (2 dozen) cookies
4 ounces unsalted butter, browned
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
1 scant cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped into chunks
In a small sauce pan over medium heat cook butter until browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a large bowl combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, cloves and oats, mixing well.
Once your browned butter has cooled, add it to a large bowl and cream with the sugar, molasses and vanilla extract. Beat in the egg and whisk until smooth. Slowly begin adding your dry mix to the wet mixture, using your hands if if needed, to bring the dough together. Fold in the chocolate chunks and raisins. Refrigerate the dough for at least one hour before baking.
When you’re ready to bake your cookies, preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Roll dough into 2 inch balls and place on a baking sheet, making sure each cookie is at least 2 inches apart from the next. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the tops look only slightly wet. Remove from oven and transfer to a cooking rack before serving.
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
March 2, 2013 at 7:56 pmThose chunks, ah, you’re killing me! Happy birthday to your friend!
Veronica's Kitchen says
March 3, 2013 at 2:59 amHow much I wish I could grab one cookies from the computer screen! Your friend is lucky to have a wonderful cook like you!
Ari @ Ari's Menu says
March 3, 2013 at 4:58 amAll that melty dark chocolate is making me drool over here! The texture of these cookies looks absolutely perfect!
CCU says
March 3, 2013 at 7:04 amMolasses cookies have never looked so enticing my friend 😀
Cheers
CCU
Julie @ Table for Two says
March 3, 2013 at 5:24 pmi’d gladly celebrate a birthday with cookies!! you can make a cookie “cake” and shove ice cream in the middle 🙂 yours look divine!!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
March 3, 2013 at 5:53 pmYou had me at the first pic! Want!!
Kathryn says
March 3, 2013 at 6:32 pmPerfect looking cookies! And I so agree about having a heavy hand with the chocolate chips 😉
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
March 3, 2013 at 6:56 pmYUM! These sound totally amazing!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations says
March 3, 2013 at 7:09 pmHaha…yes, always a heavy hand on chocolate.
These cookies look soo decadent. I think it is the chocolate chunks instead of chips that always do that.
kristy @ the wicked noodle says
March 3, 2013 at 10:45 pmOh my gosh, these look absolutely fabulous! Love the photos, too!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
March 4, 2013 at 2:33 pmHeavy hand with chocolate? You are right and, yes, you are right. I love oatmeal cookies that are loaded with different sorts of goodies and your golden raisins+chocolate chunks+molasses+brown butter combo sounds incredible!
Caroline says
March 4, 2013 at 8:13 pmI’m sure your friends was a verrrry happy camper. These cookies are awesome! Hope she had a great birthday. 🙂
thehautecookie says
March 5, 2013 at 3:21 amthese cookies look amazing! xO!
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Jackie @ The Beeroness says
March 5, 2013 at 4:54 pmThis look magical. I could pass on cake for these.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
March 6, 2013 at 12:55 amOh my gosh! It’s so decadently delicious!! I love the flavors here. Off to pin!
Monet says
March 6, 2013 at 1:18 amI have a few friends who don’t do cake either (crazy, I know) and these cookies would be fitting substitutes. These sound so sophisticated and delicious. I only wish I had a batch beside me now! Thank you for sharing!
Wendy says
March 6, 2013 at 2:34 pmGorgeous cookies and the flavors sound great! Are they crunchy or chewy? The molasses makes me think chewy, but the white sugar makes me think crunchy.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
March 7, 2013 at 3:52 ammolasses, oats, browned butter, chunky chocolate! These have it all, Ashley! love them!! and all the texture, too!
Jen L | Tartine and Apron Strings says
March 7, 2013 at 10:25 pmI must say, these are PERFECT cookies! And did you say “Brown Butter?” – I’m ga-ga over these!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
March 8, 2013 at 3:04 pmOh, that’s so funny–my husband won’t eat cake either. It’s cake! How can you not eat cake?! But I think I’d take these cookies over birthday cake any day…
Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe says
March 8, 2013 at 6:47 pmI have a friend who doesn’t like cake too. I do not understand!
These cookies look delicious – thumbs up on the heavy-handed chocolate! And the browned butter – it makes everything even better!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
March 12, 2013 at 4:00 pmAshley, the cookies in the first picture look like a real size and I drool over those delicious cookies from the morning! YUM! I love the big chunk of chocolate. I want to start a day with this cookie (or cookies, of course!).
Caroline @ chocolate & carrots says
March 13, 2013 at 11:38 amHoly moly, these look fantastic! That gooey melted chocolate…don’t even get me started. Yum!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
March 15, 2013 at 11:27 pmI love how loaded with goodness these cookies are!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
March 29, 2013 at 5:12 pmMore chocolate is always good. 🙂 And cookies are totally birthday appropriate! I love that you used browned butter for these. That can never be a bad thing!
Monica says
April 24, 2013 at 2:45 amCan I just say…I love the enormous chunks of chocolate in these cookies! I’ve eaten dinner, had dessert and snacks, but now I’m craving a chocolate chunk cookie! : )