Bleh. It’s rainy here today. And not that soft, sexy kind of rain that covers the city in a shimmering, sort of… subtle romantic glow. But the kind of rain that attacks with darting drops rapidly firing from the sky, and if that doesn’t get you, the humidity will: it’s just plain gross.
You know what makes gross rain days totally ok? These cookies. I mean… any cookies would probably make this situation a little brighter, but a batch fresh out of the oven, with oats and raisins and chocolate. Count me in.
These cookies are my spin on the classic oatmeal raisin variety I, unfortunately, never grew to love.
The cookie itself is sweet and crunchy, made with oats and whole wheat flour, then decked out with studs of dark chocolate and golden raisins. The crunch comes from turbinado sugar, which the cookies are rolled in before baking, caramelizing these babies: heaven.
They’re thick, chewy, and in my opinion, the perfect treat to keep your afternoon coffee company.
In other news: I’m off to Chicago today! Eddie and I are flying out of NYC in just a few hours…
I should probably go pack, huh? These cookies will definitely be in my carry on.
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Golden Raisins
1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 brown sugar, packed
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup golden raisins
2/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup turbinado sugar
Preheat oven to 350°F
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt together. Stir the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ones. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and golden raisins.
Chill dough for 30 minutes (If you don’t they’ll still be delicious, but less thick).
Scoop cookies into small round balls and roll in turbinado sugar before placing them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet (cookies should be 2 inches apart). Bake for 12 to 14 minutes (I started checking mine at the 10 minute mark), taking them out when the edges are slightly browned but the tops are still a bit undone.
Let cool for at least 5 minutes before devouring.
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Oh wow. These look amazing! Perfect texture and fatness. 🙂 And of course I love that you used whole wheat.
It’s been raining non-stop over here too. And not the nice rain. Boo! Enjoy Chicago. 🙂
Charles says
Personally I love rain myself – all rain 😀
Damn, those are some nice chocolate chips… I bought some recently… I kid you not, they were so small that of course by the time the cookies were baked they’d just all melted and disappeared. Talk about disappointing 🙁 Love the look of your cookies though – such lovely little sweet bites 🙂
Rosa says
Great cookies and wonderful combination! Irresistible.
Cheers,
Rosa
baker street says
i absolutely adore the idea of raisins and chocolate chip cookies. I usually divide my batter and add raisins to half and chocolate to the second. these cookies look delicious, A!
luv what you do says
Those look incredible!
I love the idea of rolling them in sugar. Delish!
Nancy/SpicieFoodie says
It never occured to me to add raisins to chocolate chip cookies. What a great idea! Your cookies look perfect and so yummy. Love your website banner, so beautiful:)
The Squishy Monster says
Packing–schmaking….cookies always take precedence! And look what wonders made way by procrastination… I love these babies!!!
amy @ fearless homemaker says
I looooooove oatmeal cookies + these sound absolutely amazing! Sorry for the gloomy day, but I bet these cookies, comfy clothes, + a good book could make the most of the rain! =)
Katie @ Blonde Ambition says
I love the idea of a bit of crunch in the cookie! I have never liked raisins much, but these still sound like something I’d try 🙂
Em (Wine and Butter) says
they sound like my PERFECT cookie. Its super cold and rainy here in London… now if only I hada abking sheet – roll on next week! have an awesome trip cookie pie! xo