Oatmeal cookies may sound a bit boring, but add raisins, and they are taken up a notch. These Rum Raisin Oatmeal Cookies are definitely not boring. When you soak the raisins in rum, plain oatmeal cookies turn into Rum Raisin Oatmeal Cookies and become something next-level.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies have never been a family favourite, but now that all our kids are adults, we can change up some of our recipes to make them more interesting. And this adult version of oatmeal raisin cookies has quickly become one of our most requested recipes.
Ingredients For Rum Raisin Cookies
To make these cookies you will need:
- Thomson raisins.
- Rum.
- Butter.
- White sugar.
- Brown sugar.
- Egg.
- All-purpose flour.
- Cinnamon.
- Baking soda.
- Sea salt.
- Quick-cooking oats.
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What Kind Of Rum Is Used For These Cookies?
The type of rum you use for this recipe is up to you. We like to use Jamaican Rum or a spiced rum because they add a more intense flavour to the cookies.
Our go-to rum for this recipe is Appleton Estate because it is what we usually have on hand.
White or dark rums like Bacardi will also yield great results.
Why Soak Raisins For Cookies?
Soaking raisins before adding them to baking makes them plump, and it is a great way to add additional flavour 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 flavour. 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 for Rum Raisin Oatmeal Cookies?
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 Rum 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 favourite 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 neighbours.
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.
Have you made these cookies? We would love to hear about it. Leave a comment below telling us what type of rum you used and how you served them.
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 the raisins in a mason jar and pour the rum over them.
- Seal the jar and allow the raisins to soak for at least 2 hours.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter with both sugars until light and smooth.
- Beat in the egg.
- Add flour and baking soda, stirring until just combined.
- Stir in the oats and raisins, including any liquid remaining in the jar with the raisins.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough from the fridge and scoop it into evenly sized dough balls, placing them on the prepared pan about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in pre-heated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden and the edges are starting to brown. Centres should still be soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Store cooled cookies in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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!