Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Elevate your cookie game with these irresistible Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies! Combining the chewy comfort of classic oatmeal raisin cookies with a bold kick of cayenne pepper and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe offers a flavorful twist that's perfect for adventurous palates. The buttery dough is packed with old-fashioned rolled oats and plump raisins, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake, these cookies are an easy yet exciting treat to whip up for any occasion. Serve them warm with a glass of milk or package them for a unique homemade gift—either way, these sweet-and-spicy delights will leave everyone wanting more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened, about 2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (packed) brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1.5 cups raisins
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the rolled oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked. Do not overbake—cookies will firm up as they cool.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Enjoy the sweet and spicy goodness!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5132 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 223.9 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.1 g | 596% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 870 mg | 290% | |
| Sodium | 2719 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 761.5 g | 277% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.9 g | 153% | |
| Total Sugars | 404.8 g | ||
| Protein | 73.5 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 564 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 3337 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
