Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Sandwich Cookies

These Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Sandwich Cookies are soft, moist, and scrumptiously tasting. Studded with raisins, along with a creamy chocolate almond spread sandwiched between them, making these cookies totally sublime! Perfect for an afternoon snack, or after-dinner treat.

The Oatmeal Raisin Cookie

There’s something about oatmeal raisin cookies that everyone loves. ...am I right?!

Is it the chewy texture of the cookie that everyone adores? Or maybe it’s the sweet flavor of raisins tucked inside each and every bite?

I’m not totally sure what exactly it is that draws people to this oat-filled cookie, but I can tell you this. These cookies I’ve made today – are absolutely – positively – a “10” in every way!

They are soft, chewy, and loaded with raisins and good old-fashioned oats. Plus, they have a creamy chocolate filling in the center of every sandwich.

YUM! So good! These sandwich cookies will give you that ‘wow’ factor with your first bite! 😉

Enjoy a cookie or two with our favorite cup of Nutella caffe latte, and relax with a great book, or sit by a cozy fire and enjoy!

Reasons to LOVE these Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Sandwich Cookies…

• scrumptious flavor in every bite.
• studded with raisins inside and on top.
• these are cookies that will bring us back to our childhood memories.
• they are made with wholesome ingredients.
• so moist, chewy, and delicious along with an almond chocolate flavor in the middle.
• loaded with old-fashioned oats.

(*Full recipe card below!)

How to Make Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Sandwich Cookies?

First, you will need the following ingredients to make these oatmeal raisin sandwich cookies:

• unsalted butter ( 1 stick, plus 4 Tbsp.)
• light brown sugar
• granulated sugar
• large eggs
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
• baking soda
• salt
• ground cinnamon
• old-fashioned quick oats – uncooked
• raisins
• a jar of cocoa almond spread (from Trader Joe’s)

Easy Directions to Making These Sandwich Cookies…

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Next, place a sheet of parchment paper on 2 cookie sheets and set them aside.
2. In one large mixing bowl, beat butter with both sugars until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
4. Add in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Beat until well combined.
5. Next, beat in the old-fashioned quick oats.

6. Then stir in 3/4 cup of raisins with a large wooden spoon. (Reserve the remaining raisins to top each cookie before baking).

**QUICK NOTE: if the cookie dough is too soft or sticky to work with, it’s best to transfer the bowl to the refrigerator to chill the dough for at least 15 minutes.

7, Then use a small ice cream scoop to scoop cookie dough and drop it onto prepared baking sheets. Use the back of a spoon to flatten each cookie.

8. Next, top each cookie with a few raisins, and press them firmly on top.

9. Bake for about 8 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. MAKE THE SANDWICH: With a knife, smear some chocolate almond spread onto the bottom of an oatmeal cookie and close it with a second cookie.

Q & A…

1. Can we make these cookies gluten-free? Yes, you can. Best to make these cookies with all-purpose gluten-free flour. Keep in mind, gluten-free flours will slightly change the texture of these cookies.

2. Can we swap out raisins for something else? Yes, you can. Swap out raisins for either cranberries or mini chocolate chips.

To Store and Freeze…

• TO STORE: These cookies are best stored in a large sealed container. Best to store at room temperature. Cookies will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

• TO FREEZE: Also, these cookies will freeze well in a sealed container, and for up to one month.

Options for the Filling…

You may try other chocolate fillings for these sandwich cookies, such as:

• cocoa almond spread ( I used the Trader Joe’s brand)
• chocolate ganache
• Nutella spread
• chocolate buttercream
• chocolate frosting

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xo anna and liz