Oatmeal cookies may sound a bit boring, but add raisins and they are taken up a notch. But when you soak the raisins in rum, plain oatmeal cookies turn into something next level.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies have never been a family favorite, but now that all our kids are adults, we can change up some of our recipes to make them more interesting.
Ingredients in Rum Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
To make these cookies you will need:
- Raisins. We use Thomson raisins for this recipe.
- Rum. White, amber, or spiced rum can be used for these cookies. Our choice is usually spiced or Jamaican rum.
- All-purpose flour.
- Cinnamon.
- Baking soda.
- Salt.
- Butter.
- Brown sugar.
- White sugar.
- Large egg.
- Rolled oats. Our go-to is quick-cooking oats.
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Why Soak Raisins For Cookies?
Soaking raisins before adding them to baking makes them plump and it is a great way to add additional flavor to cookies and muffins.
How Long To Soak Raisins?
Raisins should soak for at least 3-4 hours. We prefer to let them soak overnight.
Soaking the raisins for 24 hours has yielded the best results and the most flavor. We don’t like to soak them for more than 36 hours or the raisins can start to break down.
What’s The Best Way To Soak Raisins?
When it comes to soaking the raisins, we use a mason jar. Pour the raisins into the jar, add the rum, put the lid on, and give it a little shake to coat all the raisins.
Then shake the jar every couple of hours while they soak to make sure all the raisins absorb some of the rum.
What To Use Instead Of Rum
If you prefer a non-alcoholic version of these cookies, the rum can be swapped for apple juice, apple cider, or pineapple juice.
Does The Cookie Dough Have To Be Chilled?
Yes, the dough has to be chilled before baking these cookies. If you skip the chilling part of the recipe, it will result in cookies that spread too much and become flat and too crisp.
Serving Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies make a great dessert or snack. But there are other ways to enjoy these.
Turn oatmeal cookies into an ice cream sandwich. Add a scoop of your favorite ice cream between two cookies for a cool summer treat.
Pair these cookies with our Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies for an adult party at Christmas or New Year’s.
These cookies also make a great gift for the holidays. Wrap them in printed parchment paper and place them in a decorative tin for friends and neighbors.
Storing Rum Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to three days.
The cookies can also be frozen for up to two months.
Rum Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Thomson raisins
- ½ cup rum
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
Instructions
- Place raisins in a mason jar and pour the rum over them.
- Seal jar and allow raisins to soak for at least two hours and up to 24 hours.
- In a large bowl, cream butter with the two sugars until light and smooth.
- Beat in the egg.
- Add flour and baking soda, stirring until just combined.
- Stir in the oats and the raisins, including the liquid remaining in the jar with the raisins.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove dough from fridge and scoop the dough into evenly sized dough balls, placing them on the prepared pan and leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake in pre-heated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden and the edges and starting to brown. Centers may still be soft, but the cookies will continue to bake as they rest.
- Allow cookies to cool on pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
- Store cooled cookies in an air-tight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Oatmeal raisin is my favorite cookie. My husband would appreciate the addition of rum… This recipe looks and sounds delicious, thanks for sharing!
What a great idea to infuse rum in oatmeal cookies. This sounds so good. Thank you for sharing the recipe!