Description
Delight in these soft and chewy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, made without any animal products. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and naturally sweetened with brown sugar and raisins, these cookies are a wholesome treat that everyone can enjoy.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil or vegan butter, brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a cohesive dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender. Fold in the raisins evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating doneness.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes to firm up. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.
Notes
- You can substitute coconut oil with vegan butter for a slightly richer flavor.
- For softer cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes; for crisper edges, bake up to 12 minutes.
- Make sure to cool cookies on a wire rack to avoid sogginess from steam.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
- Optional add-ins include chopped nuts or dairy-free chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
