Greek Yogurt Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

So you want cookies. But not sad cookies. You want cookies that feel a little wholesome, a little indulgent, and a lot like something you can justify eating at 10 a.m. with coffee. Enter: Greek yogurt oatmeal raisin cookies. They’re soft, chewy, lightly sweet, and they won’t make you feel like you just made a terrible life choice. Honestly? These cookies are the overachievers of the snack world and I mean that in the nicest way possible.

They’re the kind of cookies you bake “just to try” and then somehow eat half the batch before they’ve fully cooled. Oops. No regrets.

Why This Recipe is Awesome

Let’s get straight to the good stuff why should you care about these cookies?

First, they’re ridiculously easy. No fancy equipment, no obscure ingredients, no “let the dough rest overnight under a full moon” nonsense. If you can stir things in a bowl, you’re already qualified.

Second, Greek yogurt does some serious heavy lifting here. It keeps the cookies soft and tender without drowning them in butter. Translation: moist cookies without the guilt spiral. IMO, that’s a win.

Third, oatmeal raisin cookies are wildly underrated. People love to hate on them, but once you try a good one, you get it. These are chewy, warmly spiced, and just sweet enough to make you reach for another.

And finally they’re idiot-proof. I tested that personally. Even slightly overbaking them doesn’t ruin the vibe, which is honestly impressive.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Nothing fancy. Nothing scary. Just solid pantry staples doing their thing.

• Old-fashioned rolled oats – Not instant. We want texture, not oatmeal mush.
• All-purpose flour – The reliable friend who always shows up.
• Baking soda – For that gentle cookie lift.
• Ground cinnamon – Because oatmeal cookies without cinnamon are suspicious.
• Salt – Yes, even in cookies. Trust the process.
• Unsalted butter (softened) – Not melted. Not cold. Soft but cooperative.
• Brown sugar – For chewiness and cozy flavor.
• Granulated sugar – Just a little, to balance things out.
• Greek yogurt (plain) – Full-fat is best, but use what you’ve got.
• Egg – One. That’s it.
• Vanilla extract – Always. No exceptions.
• Raisins – Love them or tolerate them, they belong here.

Pro tip: If your raisins are looking a little sad and dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes. Instant glow-up.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Yes, now. Not later. Waiting until the dough is done is how cookies go wrong.
2. Mix the dry ingredients.
   In a bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set it aside and feel productive.
3. Cream the butter and sugars.
   In a larger bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. This takes about 1–2 minutes and smells amazing already.
4. Add the wet ingredients.
   Mix in the egg, Greek yogurt, and vanilla. The batter might look a little weird at first don’t panic. It’s supposed to.
5. Combine wet and dry.
   Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix. This is cookies, not an arm workout.
6. Fold in the raisins.
   Gently. Casually. Like you know what you’re doing.
7. Scoop and bake.
   Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between cookies. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underdone.
8. Cool (a little).
   Let them rest on the pan for 5 minutes, then move to a rack. Or don’t. I’m not judging.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Overbaking them.
  If you wait until they look “done,” they’re already too done. Pull them early trust me.
• Using instant oats.
  This turns your cookies into weird pancake things. Nobody wants that.
• Overmixing the dough.
  Tough cookies are a crime. Stir until combined, then stop.
• Skipping the salt.
  “But they’re sweet!” Yeah, and salt makes them better. Don’t skip it.
• Packing the flour.
  Spoon it into the measuring cup. Scooping straight from the bag = dry cookies. Rookie mistake.

Alternatives & Substitutions

Not everyone’s pantry looks the same, and that’s okay. Let’s adapt.

• No Greek yogurt?
  Sour cream works in a pinch. Regular yogurt too just use less if it’s runny.
• Raisins aren’t your thing?
  Swap in dried cranberries, chopped dates, or even chocolate chips (yes, I support this).
• Want it dairy-free?
  Use plant-based butter and coconut yogurt. The texture changes slightly, but it still slaps.
• Gluten-free?
  Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats. Easy fix.
• Less sugar?
  You can reduce the sugar by about 25% without ruining the cookies. Don’t get too wild, though.

Final Thoughts

These Greek yogurt oatmeal raisin cookies are proof that you can have it all: easy, cozy, and secretly kinda wholesome. They’re perfect for lazy weekends, snack attacks, or when you want to bake something that doesn’t feel like a full commitment.

Make a batch, eat one warm, and save the rest if you can. Share them if you’re feeling generous, or hoard them like a cookie dragon. I won’t tell.

Now go preheat that oven and impress someone or just yourself. Honestly, that counts too.

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