Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Submitted by Lalaloula

"This recipe comes from I.C.Moskowitz's and T.H.Romero's wonderful vegan baking book: "Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar". These are super easy to make and great for gift giving. I hope youll enjoy them! :) Ive also posted a healthified version of these in case youre looking for something more wholesome."

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Ready In:: 22mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 24 cookies

ingredients

¹⁄₃ cup non-dairy milk (e.g. soy milk)
2 tablespoons flax seeds, ground
²⁄₃ cup brown sugar
¹⁄₃ cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
³⁄₄ cup flour
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cinnamon
¹⁄₈ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¹⁄₄ teaspoon baking soda
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
1 ¹⁄₂ cups quick-cooking oats
¹⁄₂ cup raisins (or use a mix of any dried fruit)

directions

In a large bowl use a fork to vigorously mix together the non-dairy milk and flax seeds. Add in the sugar and oil and mix for about 2 minutes until it reaches a caramel colour. Mix in vanilla extract.
Sift in flour, spices, baking soda and salt. Fold in oatmeal and raisins.
Drop dough in generous tbs onto a paper-lined (or greased) baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Flatten the tops a bit.
Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven at 350°F/180°C.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.