Description
These Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are a delightful dairy-free and egg-free treat, featuring wholesome rolled oats, sweet raisins, and warm cinnamon. Perfectly soft and chewy, they make a nutritious snack or dessert that caters to vegan lifestyles without sacrificing on flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or vegan butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir these together evenly to distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk melted coconut oil or vegan butter, brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating the base of your cookie dough.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients bowl, stirring continuously until a cohesive dough forms. Then, gently fold in the raisins to ensure they are evenly dispersed without breaking.
- Form Cookies: Use a tablespoon to scoop portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
- Bake and Cool: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. After baking, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking flour blend.
- You can replace raisins with other dried fruits like cranberries or chopped dates.
- Make sure to measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling to avoid dense cookies.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Cooling the cookies completely ensures they set properly and have the best chewiness.
