Description
These Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are soft, chewy, and warmly spiced with cinnamon—made with simple plant-based ingredients like oats, raisins, coconut oil, and applesauce. An easy dairy-free, egg-free cookie recipe perfect for a cozy treat or a wholesome dessert that’s as satisfying as the classic version.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup melted coconut oil or vegan butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix melted coconut oil (or vegan butter), brown sugar, maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until combined. Fold in raisins.
- Let dough rest for 10 minutes to allow oats to hydrate.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet and gently flatten.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Swap raisins for dried cranberries or vegan chocolate chips.
- Use molasses instead of maple syrup for deeper flavor.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty finish.
- Chill dough if it feels too wet to prevent excess spreading.
