Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

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These irresistibly soft and chewy Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a total classic and all-time favorite! They’re seriously like sweater weather in cookie form, brimming with wholesome oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and sweet raisins.

Gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies stacked on a plate, with more cookies on a baking sheet in the background.

Why You’ll Love These Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies

Here are a few reasons to love this gluten free oatmeal cookie recipe.

  • Big-batch. This recipe makes a whopping four dozen cookies! These oatmeal cookies are easy to make ahead, store, and freeze.
  • Soft and chewy. If you’re a fan of thick, chewy oatmeal cookies, these are impossible to beat in terms of texture and flavor. Plus, there’s the option to make them even crispier if that’s your thing!
  • 100% gluten-free. These oatmeal raisin cookies are a classic, and with a few easy ingredient swaps, this version is 100% safe for gluten allergies.
  • Totally customizable. There are so many ways to make these oatmeal cookies your own! Don’t miss the section later on with easy variation ideas.

Cuisine Inspiration: American
Primary Cooking Method: Oven
Dietary Info: Gluten-free
Skill Level: Easy

Looking for more gluten free cookies? Try my peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and sugar cookies.

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Ingredients

Below is everything you’ll need to make these perfectly soft and chewy gluten free oatmeal cookies. Be sure to refer to the recipe card for the full amounts!

  • Gluten-Free Flour: These cookies came out great with 1-to-1 gluten-free flour. I’m partial to the blends from Bob’s Red Mill, Cup-4-Cup, or King Arthur Flour.
  • Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon brings a hint of warm, cozy spice and really plays off of the brown sugar and raisins. 
  • Baking Soda and Baking Powder: For leavening.
  • Salt
  • Unsalted Butter: You’ll want to get your butter softened to room temperature before you begin. This makes it easier to mix, and your cookies will bake up more evenly in the oven.
  • Sugar: Cookies almost always turn out the best when they’re made with both light brown sugar and granulated sugar.
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla: Use pure vanilla extract over imitation if possible.
  • Oats: You need quick oats for these cookies. While oats are gluten-free, they don’t always come from gluten-free production lines. Make sure to use certified gluten-free quick oats in this recipe, to rest assured that your oatmeal cookies are 100% safe to eat.
  • Raisins: You can use any variety of raisins you’d like. Black raisins are a classic, but these cookies taste just as yummy made with golden raisins, dried cranberries, Sultanas, or even currants.
The ingredients for gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies.

How to Make Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies

Are you ready to make the best gluten free oatmeal cookies raisin ever? Good! These come together in just a few breezy steps. Scroll down to the recipe card for more detailed instructions.

Make the Cookie Dough: First, mix up the flour with the rest of your dry ingredients. You can do this using a sifter or a whisk. In a separate bowl, combine the butter with both sugars. Next, beat together the butter and sugar, then add the eggs and vanilla. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Fold in the oats and raisins.

  • Portion and Bake: Use a cookie scoop to portion the oatmeal cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Get those cookies into the oven at 350ºF for 10-12 minutes, until they’re just browned. Leave your gluten-free oatmeal raisin cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a while, then move them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Tips for the Best Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Here are some additional tips when making perfect gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies:

  • Use white and brown sugar. This is what gives these cookies their soft, chewy texture in the middle.
  • For thinner, crispy oatmeal cookies, leave out the baking powder.
  • If your oatmeal cookies come out flat, it could be that your oven is too hot. This makes the butter melt too quickly, causing the cookies to spread before the other ingredients have a chance to bake up. Not all ovens are made the same, so know your oven and adapt accordingly!

Chewy oatmeal raisin cookies on a baking sheet.

Variation Ideas

Who can resist the nostalgic allure of a thick and chewy, classic oatmeal raisin cookie? And there’s always room for variations! Mix up this recipe with these easy ideas:

  • Craisins: Instead of raisins, fill these cookies with sweet-tart dried cranberries.
  • Spices: Make pumpkin spice oatmeal raisin cookies with pumpkin pie spice in place of cinnamon.
  • Nuts: Chopped nuts like pecans, hazelnuts, and peanuts make great additions for a bit of crunch. 
  • Icing: Drizzle your oatmeal raisin cookies with Easy Royal Icing. Or, borrow the simple sweet glaze from my Cinnamon Rolls recipe. 
  • Chocolate Chips: Add chocolate chips in addition to or in place of the raisins.

If you’re looking for even more oatmeal cookie inspo, check out my Cranberry Cashew White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, which are also totally gluten-free!

A hand holding up a gluten-free oatmeal raisin cookie with a baking sheet of cookies in the background.

Proper Storage

  • Room temperature. Store your gluten free oatmeal cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days. I like to place a slice of white gluten-free bread into the container to keep my oatmeal cookies soft and moist.
  • Freezer. This recipe makes A LOT of gluten-free oatmeal cookies. Lucky for everyone involved, they freeze up beautifully! To freeze a stash of oatmeal raisin cookies for later, store them in an airtight container or sealable freezer bag. They can be kept frozen for up to 6 months.

Can I Make the Dough Ahead?

Yes! The oatmeal raisin cookie dough can be prepared and stored wrapped or otherwise airtight in the freezer for up to 3 months. I like to freeze the scooped oatmeal cookie balls, so I can quickly defrost them on a baking sheet and then pop them into the oven.

Three gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies on a white plate.
Gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies stacked on a plate, with more cookies on a baking sheet in the background.
5 from 3 votes

Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Irresistibly tender and chewy Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a cozy treat brimming with wholesome oats, cinnamon, and sweet raisins.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 22 minutes
Servings: 48 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend , such as Bob's Red Mill, Cup-4-Cup, or King Arthur Flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup light brown sugar , firmly packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups certified gluten-free quick oats
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, sift or whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar and beat with a hand mixer or paddle attachment of a stand mixer at high speed until light and creamy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to medium-low and add the flour mixture, beating until just combined. Stop the mixer and use a spatula to stir in the oats and raisins until well combined.
  • Drop by tablespoons onto the lined sheet. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring the cookies to a rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • If you like a thinner, crispier cookie, you can omit the baking powder. They turn out delicious and caramelized, but a bit more tender a delicate.
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 52mg2%
Potassium 57mg2%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 128IU3%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimers: Please discuss your individual dietary needs (i.e. gluten free) with a physician. Even when not specified, be sure to verify all ingredients are gluten free, if needed, by reading labels on all packaging and/or confirming with the manufacturer this varies by brand and can change at any time. Nutrition information shown is an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate.

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2 Comments
  1. Marissa

    5 stars
    These are delicious but my cookies were spreading to much so I refrigerated them overnight and the next batch came out perfect. 😉

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