Raisin Cookies Recipe - Joyofbaking.com *Video Recipe* (2024)

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Should you soak raisins before baking cookies? ›

Good rule of thumb: always use room temperature eggs when using room temperature butter. Raisins: Soak your raisins in warm water for 10 minutes before using (blot very well to dry them) – this makes them nice and plump for your cookies.

Although I like to use dark raisins in these cookies you could also use golden raisins. Both dark and golden raisins are simply dried Thompson seedless grapes.

Both whole grain oats and raisins are a good source of fiber. The presence of whole grain oats will also help you stay fuller longer. That said, oatmeal raisin cookies are still cookies with higher butter and sugar content than other snacks, so they should only be considered a healthy snack in moderation.

Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour, which can produce tough cookies. If the recipe doesn't call for an electric mixer, mix in dry ingredients using a wooden spoon.

Soaking raisins has several benefits for your baking. First, it plumps up the raisins, making them softer and juicier, improving their mouthfeel. Soaking these fruity goodies also prevents them from absorbing moisture from the batter during baking.

Water is the most common soaking liquid, but fruit juices (like pineapple for Aunt Murna's Jam Cake), extracts and spirits (like rum and brandy) can also be used. Another liquid that many have never considered but is a natural choice is eggs.

Because most pesticides aren't stable at an alkaline pH, soaking them in a baking soda solution can break down their compounds, and together with a rinse under tap water, can help to wash them away.

Putting a slice of fresh white bread in the container with the cookies will help the cookies stay soft: fresh bread is moist, and that slice will give up its moisture for the greater good: keeping the cookies from drying out. We recommend white bread so that no flavor is transferred to the cookies.

Black raisins are great for digestion. They purify and cleanse the intestines. They will also make your hair stronger and improve your skin health thanks to antioxidants. Black raisins contain calcium and oleanolic acid, preventing the tooth from decaying and fighting against germs and cavities.

Ingredient Pros. The oats in oatmeal raisin cookies are whole grains that contain two types of carbohydrates: complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber. Both types of carbs provide "slow-burning" energy, which can help keep you full for long periods and prevent spikes in blood sugar levels.

Can oatmeal raisin cookies make you gassy? ›

I personally eat oats almost everyday in the form of overnight oatmeal, oatmeal cookies, strawberry protein bars, and orange oat bars. However, for some individuals, consuming oatmeal may lead to uncomfortable digestive issues, including gas.

A shortage of fat can be due to a bad recipe, under measuring the fat, or using the wrong kind of fat (see next tip, below). All will result in crumbly cookies. If all else fails, see if adding another tablespoon or two of [room temperature!] butter to your recipe helps.

Many drop cookie recipes, including oatmeal cookies, specify baking until the edges are golden or light brown; often, the recipe also specifies that centers should appear set (not jiggly and raw).

How to Store Oatmeal Cookies. To keep these oatmeal cookies soft and chewy, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.

When soaked, raisins become easier to digest, aiding in better nutrient absorption. The soaking process also increases the bioavailability of vitamins and minerals, such as iron, calcium, and potassium.

Simple Explanation: Raisins are denser than water. So when raisins are added to the water, it just sinks. But when vinegar and baking soda are added in, they create a carbon dioxide gas which then attaches to the raisins- raising them to the surface.

Simply take the dried-out ones and place them in a microwaveable bowl. Then, pour a few teaspoons of warm water over them before putting the bowl in the microwave and cooking for about 12 to 15 seconds. Afterward, empty out any remaining water from the bowl and then let the raisins sit and cool off.