Brambly Bakes: Simple & Delicious Oat & Raisin Cookies

At Brambly Trails, we believe good food has a quiet way of bringing people together. The Brambly Bakes series was created with that in mind: thoughtfully simple recipes that fit naturally into everyday family life. This Oat & Raisin Cookie recipe comes to us from Erin, a valued member of the Brambly Trails team, and it’s become one of our favourite bakes — reliable, comforting, and always the first to disappear from the tin.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1½ cups flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins

A Bake Made for Everyday Moments

Erin’s recipe keeps things wonderfully straightforward. Cream the butter and sugar, add the eggs and vanilla, fold through the dry ingredients, then bring everything together with rolled oats and raisins. After a short chill, bake in a fan oven at 180°C for 12 minutes. The dough bakes into soft, gently spiced cookies with golden edges.

Warm from the oven, these cookies are perfect packed into our durable lunchboxes, for a day out, or saved for a quiet moment at home. They look (and taste) even better served on our shatterproof outdoor tableware during a backyard picnic. Truly, a bake that fits effortlessly into family life.

Why Oats Work So Well for Children

Oats provide the slow-release energy kids need to power through a hike — just bake, cool, and toss a handful into their adventure-ready backpacks before you head out:

• Slow-release energy to support steady play and focus
• Natural fibre to support healthy digestion
• Helps support a healthy immune system
• Packed with vitamins and minerals essential for growth and development
• Naturally filling, helping maintain balance between meals

We love that the recipe comes from Erin, and we hope it finds a place in your home too.

Share Your Brambly Bake

If you make a batch, share your bake with us @bramblytrails — we’d love to see how they turn out.

Gear Up for Your Next Brambly Bake Adventure

Every great snack deserves a great journey. Here’s what we’re using to take our cookies on the road:

The Explorer’s Backpack: Lightweight, ergonomic, and ready for muddy miles.

The Adventure Lunchbox: Keeps snacks fresh and crumbs contained.

The Al Fresco Plate Set: Because even a cookie in the woods should feel like a treat.