The best Original Quaker oatmeal cookie recipe

This is the best original Quaker oatmeal cookie recipe

I would say that these are Quaker’s best oatmeal cookies. This is also referred to as the vanishing oatmeal cookie recipe. It is the traditional Quaker oatmeal cookies that we all have probably had before from our grandma. They bring tons of positive memories and are made with simple ingredients that you might already have on hand. 

Plus the best part is that these famous oatmeal cookies are the perfect way to start creating memories with your little ones while baking something delicious! 

Why you need to make this recipe!

• It’s a simple recipe that you can enjoy in no time!
• This is a classic and original recipe that has been around and on the Quaker Oats box since the 1950s. 
• These cookies are so easy to make and will fly off the table in no time. 
• If you need a delicious oatmeal cookie base then this is it. It is a great base recipe that you can easily tweak to your liking. Don’t like raisins? No worries, turn these into oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!
• This recipe can be made both as traditional a chewy cookie that has chewy centers and a crips edge or can also be made into oatmeal cookie bars too! 

Ingredients for this family-favorite oatmeal cookie recipe

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this Quaker oatmeal raisin cookie recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements. 

• Butter- You can use salted or unsalted butter for this recipe. No vegetable shortening here, we want the butter flavor to really shine through! 
• Brown sugar & granulated sugar- This recipe uses a mixture of light brown sugar and white sugar to give you the best texture ever! Feel free to use dark brown sugar for a deeper-flavored cookie. 
• Eggs- Use room-temperature large eggs in this recipe. 
• Vanilla extract- Make sure to use vanilla bean paste for the best-flavored cookies. 
• Flour- We are using all-purpose flour in this recipe. 
• Baking soda- This is our leavening agent that will help add a little bit of height to our cookies. 
• Cinnamon- This will give out cookie the most delicious hint of cinnamon that goes so well with raisins. 
• Salt- Adding a little salt is the best way to balance out the flavors of this sweet treat. 
• Quaker oats– We are using quick oats for this recipe but feel free to use old-fashioned oats as well. 
• Raisins- The original version of the recipe on the lid of the Quaker oats box makes this recipe with raisins but feel free to use chocolate chips instead of raisins if that’s your preference. 

Substitutions for this Quaker oatmeal cookie recipe

• You can change up your mix-ins and use 1 cup of chopped nuts instead of the raisins, 1 cup of semisweet chocolate, or even 1 cup of chocolate-coated peanuts.
• Sprinkle each cookie with coarse sea salt to add that perfect balance between sweet and salty.  

How to make vanishing oatmeal raisin cookies

This is how you can make this oatmeal classic cookie recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions! 

1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. 
2. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until combined. 
3. Add in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and oats and mix to combine. 
4. Fold in the raisins then using a small cookie scoop, scoop about a rounded tablespoonful of unbaked cookie dough onto a prepared parchment paper-lined baking sheet. 
5. Bake in the preheated oven then allow the cookies to cool down on the baking sheet before enjoying these warm oatmeal cookies!
6. Store any leftovers in a storage container for up to 5 days at room temperature. 

Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

How to store these chewy oatmeal cookies?

You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a little longer. 

Can I freeze these cookies?

These cookies are great for holiday baking and Christmas cookie boxes so I completely understand why you would want to make them in advance and freeze them for later!

To do so, allow them to cool down completely before transferring them to a freezer-safe container and freeze them for up to 3 months. 

Allow these cookies to thaw in the fridge overnight or on the counter for a few hours. 

What to pair this delicious cookie with?

A cookie is always a good idea so here are some of my favorite things to pair with this afternoon snack (or morning snack!)

• Pumpkin spice cold brew
• Iced matcha latte
• Blended iced caramel coffee
• Vanilla sweet cream cold brew
• Hot Vanilla latte
• Hot white chocolate mocha

What is the difference between old-fashioned oats and quick oats in this recipe?

For this specific cookie recipe, you can use either but each one will give you slightly different results. Here is everything you need to know about what the changes will do to your cookies:

• Old-fashioned oats will result in a chewy cookie that has a little more body to it while still spreading a little more than its counterparts. 
• Quick oats will result in a slightly thicker cookie because of the fact that the quick oats end up absorbing a little extra moisture form the cookie dough. 

​At the end of the day, this will largely depend on your own preference. You can even mix a little bit of both until you get the right texture cookies! 

Classic Quaker oatmeal cookies – Vanishing oatmeal raisin cookies

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