Get ready to transport yourself back to grandma's kitchen with these irresistible Vegan Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies that prove plant-based baking can be just as delicious and comforting as traditional recipes. Imagine biting into a perfectly crisp yet chewy cookie packed with wholesome oats, sweet raisins, and warm cinnamon – all without using a single animal product. These cookies are not just a treat; they're a guilt-free journey through flavor and memories that will have everyone asking for your secret recipe!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients together until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, melt the coconut oil. You can do this by placing it in a microwave-safe bowl and microwaving it in short bursts until fully melted. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Once the coconut oil has cooled, add the maple syrup and almond milk to the bowl. Whisk the wet ingredients together until they are well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the raisins gently until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The cookies will appear soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your Vegan Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies as a delicious snack or dessert!
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure better mixing and consistent texture.
- Don't overmix the dough – this can lead to tough cookies. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- For extra flavor, try toasting the oats lightly before mixing them into the dough.
- If you want a crispier cookie, flatten the dough balls slightly before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness for up to 5 days.
- For added nutrition, consider substituting some raisins with chopped nuts or dark chocolate chips.
- Make sure your coconut oil is at the right consistency – melted but not hot – to prevent separation in the dough.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 130kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
