Description
Soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookies made with wholesome rolled oats, natural spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and sweet raisins. This recipe uses plant-based ingredients for a rich texture and delightful flavor, perfect for a wholesome anytime snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon natural cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon natural nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetarian butter (plant-based), softened
- 3/4 cup natural brown sugar
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup raisins
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, measure accurately, and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cookie removal.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the softened vegetarian butter (plant-based) and natural brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, to create an airy texture for the cookies.
- Mix in Wet Ingredients: Add the applesauce and natural vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and blend well to add moisture and enhance flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, rolled oats, baking soda, salt, natural cinnamon, natural nutmeg, and natural gelling agent.
- Blend Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain tenderness and chewiness.
- Fold in Raisins: Gently fold the raisins into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed for bursts of natural sweetness.
- Portion and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough spaced about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Cool on a Wire Rack: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to prevent breakage and perfect the texture.
Notes
- Chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking to intensify flavors and prevent spreading.
- Remove cookies from the oven when edges turn golden and centers look just set for best chewiness.
- Use fresh ground cinnamon and nutmeg for maximum flavor.
- Measure whole wheat flour by spooning into the cup and leveling off to avoid tough cookies.
- Use room temperature vegetarian butter (plant-based) and applesauce to ensure easier mixing and a better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: oatmeal raisin cookies, vegan cookies, plant-based cookies, soft chewy cookies, natural ingredients
