Galletas de Avena (Oatmeal Cookies)

Galletas de Avena (or Oatmeal Cookies) served on a large white plate

5 from 34 votes

Galletas de Avena (Oatmeal Cookies) are an all-time favorite. Big, soft and chewy on the outside. Crispy edges, loaded with raisins and spice on the inside. All you need is a tall glass of milk.

Prep Time1 10

Cook Time16

Total Time1 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American/ Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 182kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

1 ½ cup old fashioned oatmeal
¾ cup wheat flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
7 tablespoon butter (almost an entire stick)
¼ cup sugar
½ cup dark brown sugar (or light brown sugar)
1 egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raisins (or 1 cup chocolate chips)

Instructions

Mix the oatmeal, wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
In another bowl, cream the butter and two types of sugars.
Add the egg, vanilla, and honey. Mix to combine.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
Add the raisins and mix well.
Place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Using a large spoon, make balls of cookie dough and place on a sheet pan lined with wax paper.
(Or, use butter to grease a sheet pan).
Be sure to place the cookies apart a few inches They will expand when baked.
Bake in a preheated oven at 360 degrees F for 16-18 minutes.
Check after 16 minutes.
Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.
Cool for a few minutes before serving.
This recipe gives from 11 to 12 large cookies.

Notes

Do not substitute old fashioned oatmeal for instant oats. The two are not interchangeable and will not bake properly if using the latter.

Use light brown sugar for a less intense brown color and milder flavor.

Try making smaller dough balls to make more cookies.

Should you soak raisins before baking cookies?

To make plump raisins, soak them in water before adding to the cookies. I only do this when the raisins look dry or are older.

Why do my oatmeal raisin cookies get hard?

Overmixing causes cookies to get hard. Try mixing with a wooden spoon instead of a hand mixer or a stand mixer.

How to Freeze the Cookie Dough:

Chill for 1 hour in the fridge. Then wrap in plastic wrap and place inside a freezable bag. Remove as much as possible. Store for up to 3 months in the freezer. Bake as normal.

Storing:

Store cookies 3-4 days in an airtight container at room temperature. To store in the freezer, place in a freezer bag and remove as much air as possible. They store well for up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw for 1-3 hours before consuming.

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