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Mary Berry Oat and Raisin Cookies Recipe

Mary Berry Oat and Raisin Cookies
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Mary Berry Oat and Raisin Cookies are traditional British-style cookies made with porridge oats, raisins, butter, sugar, and flour. The oats provide structure and bite, while the raisins add gentle sweetness and moisture. Unlike very crunchy biscuits, these cookies keep a soft chew that improves as they cool.

Ingredients

  • Porridge oats – 150 g

  • Plain flour – 100 g

  • Unsalted butter (softened) – 150 g

  • Light brown sugar – 125 g

  • Egg – 1 large

  • Raisins – 100 g

  • Baking powder – ½ teaspoon

  • Ground cinnamon (optional) – ½ teaspoon

  • Salt – a pinch

Instructions

  • Heat the oven – Preheat to 180°C (160°C fan) and line trays with parchment.

  • Cream butter and sugar – Beat until light and fluffy for a tender cookie.

  • Add the egg – Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.

  • Mix dry ingredients – Combine flour, baking powder, salt, oats, and cinnamon.

  • Bring the dough together – Fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture gently.

  • Stir in raisins – Distribute evenly without overmixing.

  • Shape and space – Roll spoonfuls into balls and place well apart on trays.

  • Bake to golden – Cook for 12–15 minutes until edges turn lightly golden.

  • Cool correctly – Rest briefly on trays, then move to a rack to cool fully.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-oat-and-raisin-cookies/