Description
These oatmeal raisin cookies feature a soft and chewy texture with a natural sweetness from raisins and brown sugar. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, they are perfect for any occasion as a comforting and nourishing treat. Easily customizable and entirely plant-based, this recipe delivers classic cozy flavors with a delightful twist.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 flax egg or equivalent egg replacer with natural gelling agent
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Add-ins
- 1 cup seedless raisins
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices for balanced flavor and texture.
- Cream the butter and sugars: Using a mixer or a sturdy spoon, beat the plant-based butter with the brown sugar (natural) until light and fluffy, creating an airy base for the cookies and achieving softness.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the flax egg or egg replacer with natural gelling agent, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and vanilla extract (natural) until fully combined to tie the dough together and add depth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to avoid overworking the dough, which keeps the cookies tender and chewy.
- Fold in raisins: Gently incorporate the seedless raisins, distributing them evenly to ensure each cookie has bursts of natural sweetness.
- Scoop and bake: Spoon the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing cookies apart. Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and achieve thicker cookies.
- Use old-fashioned oats to maintain the hearty chewy texture; avoid quick oats.
- Remove cookies from the oven when edges are set but centers look slightly underdone; they will finish cooking on the baking sheet.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: oatmeal raisin cookies, plant-based cookies, vegan cookies, chewy cookies, natural sweetness, easy cookie recipe
