Yummy Cinnamon Raisin Cookies

🍪✨ CINNAMON RAISIN COOKIES

Soft, chewy, cinnamon‑spiced, raisin‑packed, chocolate‑kissed magic — the cookie that makes every day feel like a cozy celebration.

 

Warm cinnamon, juicy raisins, melty chocolate chips, and a soft bakery‑style bite — these Cinnamon Raisin Cookies are the nostalgic treat your taste buds have been begging for.

 

ROLL UP THOSE SLEEVES, TURN UP YOUR FAVORITE BAKING PLAYLIST, AND SUMMON YOUR INNER “I CAN TURN ANY COOKIE INTO A FULL‑BLOWN PERSONALITY TRAIT” ENERGY — because today’s recipe is so soft, so chewy, so cinnamon‑kissed and raisin‑studded that your family may actually start calling you The Cookie Whisperer of Utah County.

We’re making CINNAMON RAISIN COOKIES — but not the dry, sad, “I found this in the back of the pantry” kind. Oh no. These are soft, plump, bakery‑style cookies with warm spices, juicy raisins, melty chocolate chips (yes, we’re doing both), and that nostalgic “grandma’s kitchen but make it fabulous” vibe.

 

Let’s talk cookies. Not the “I bought these at the store and instantly regretted it” cookies. Not the “this tastes like cardboard sadness” cookies. Not the “I tried to bake something fancy and now I’m emotionally damaged” cookies.

I’m talking about REAL cookies — the kind that make your kitchen smell like heaven, the kind that make your family hover like cookie‑seeking ninjas, the kind that make you feel like you could open a bakery even if you’re still wearing yesterday’s leggings.

These Cinnamon Raisin Cookies are:

• soft
• chewy
• warm
• spiced
• nostalgic
• kid‑approved
• adult‑approved
• holiday‑worthy
• lunchbox‑friendly
• and honestly? A little bit magical

They’re the kind of cookie that makes people ask, “WHAT IS THIS AND WHY IS IT SO GOOD?” The kind that makes your kitchen feel warm and welcoming. The kind that makes you feel like a culinary queen — even if your hair is in a messy bun and you’re using a spatula as a microphone.

Perfect for: • after‑school snacks • holiday cookie plates • potlucks • neighbor gifts • “I need something delicious immediately” moments

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “raisins forever” or team “raisins only if chocolate chips are involved”?

My husband loves Raisin cookies!! When we were first married, I use to make these cookies all time.

I don’t know why stopped but he begged for them the other day and being the loving wife that I am, I made them!

The raisins are so plump in this recipe that I just want to eat the raisins!!!

 

Cinnamon Raisin Cookies

Ingredients:

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
2 cups of sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
2 cups raisins
1 cup of water
1 cup of chocolate chips
3 to 3/12 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoons salt

 

Cinnamon Raisin Cookies

🍽 Directions

Step 1: Prep the Raisins

1. Add raisins to a saucepan with 1 cup water.
2. Simmer until plump and juicy.
3. Drain and cool — these raisins are about to be the stars.

Step 2: Cream the Base

1. Beat shortening, butter, and sugar until fluffy.
2. Add eggs and vanilla.
3. Mix until smooth and dreamy.

Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients

1. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add dry mixture to wet mixture.
3. Stir until combined.

Step 4: Add Mix‑Ins

1. Fold in raisins and chocolate chips.
2. Try not to eat the dough — or do, I support cookie‑dough snacking.

Step 5: Bake

1. Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet.
2. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.
3. Cool slightly before devouring.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you like your cookies soft and chewy or crisp around the edges?

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Cookie, Approx. 36 Cookies)

• Calories: ~145
• Protein: 2g
• Carbs: 22g
• Fat: 6g
• Sugar: 14g

 

🍪 Nutritional Facts & Fun

• Raisins: Natural sweetness + fiber
• Cinnamon: Warm spice + comfort
• Chocolate chips: Happiness
• Butter + shortening: Soft, bakery‑style texture
• Nutmeg: Cozy flavor depth

💬 Reader prompt: Should we try a cinnamon‑roll‑inspired version next?

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips

• Extra soft: Add 2 tablespoons more butter.
• Extra chewy: Slightly underbake.
• Extra cinnamon: Add ½ teaspoon more.
• Extra chocolatey: Add ½ cup more chips.
• Perfect texture: Chill dough for 20 minutes before baking.

🔄 Recipe Variations

🍫 Chocolate‑Chunk Cinnamon Cookies

Swap chocolate chips for big chocolate chunks.

🍎 Apple Cinnamon Raisin Cookies

Add finely diced apples.

🥥 Coconut Cinnamon Cookies

Add shredded coconut.

🍊 Orange‑Spice Cookies

Add orange zest + extra nutmeg.

🥜 Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Cookies

Add 1 cup oats.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version should we test next for the blog?

🧒 Kid Tips

• Let kids stir in the chocolate chips — supervised chaos.
• Use mini chocolate chips for tiny hands.
• Make cookie sandwiches with frosting.
• Add sprinkles for fun.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Raisins: Buy in bulk — cheaper.
• Butter: Freeze extra sticks.
• Chocolate chips: Store brands taste identical.
• Flour: Buy in big bags for baking season.
• Spices: Dollar store spices work great.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you a “Costco baking queen” or a “grab it when I need it” shopper?

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week’s challenge: Make these Cinnamon Raisin Cookies, snap a pic, and share it with #LouLouGirlsCookieMagic. Bonus points if your cookie‑stack shot is dramatic enough to deserve its own slow‑motion reel.

🍪 Leftover Remix

• Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches: Add vanilla ice cream.
• Cookie Crumble Parfait: Layer with yogurt or pudding.
• Cookie Milkshake: Blend with ice cream.
• Cookie Pie Crust: Crush and mix with butter.
• Cookie Truffles: Mix crumbs with cream cheese.

💬 Reader prompt: Which leftover remix should we feature next week?

💭 Final Thoughts

These Cinnamon Raisin Cookies are everything you want in a homemade treat: warm, soft, chewy, nostalgic, comforting, and ridiculously satisfying. They’re the kind of recipe that brings people together, sparks conversation, and makes everyone feel like they’re part of the fun.

They’re simple enough for a weeknight, impressive enough for a party, and comforting enough for those “I need something delicious immediately” days.