
๐ช The Best Chewy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Easy Recipe!)
๐ช The Ultimate Chewy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (An Easy Recipe!) ๐ช
An oatmeal raisin cookie is the ultimate comfort food. It is warm, chewy, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon. It is a timeless classic. But for those on a vegan diet, this cookie can seem off-limits due to the butter and eggs in traditional recipes.
The fantastic news is that making incredible vegan oatmeal raisin cookies is surprisingly simple. With a few easy, plant-based swaps, you can create a cookie that is just as soft, chewy, and delicious as the original. It is the perfect recipe for a cozy, cool autumn afternoon here in Bursa.
This guide will give you a simple, foolproof recipe that will become your new go-to. Get your baking sheets ready! โ
๐ค What Are the Secrets to Making Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Vegan?
To create a perfect vegan oatmeal raisin cookie recipe, we need to replace two key ingredients: the butter and the eggs. A couple of simple, plant-based substitutions are all it takes.
How do you replace the butter?
This is an easy swap. You can use a high-quality vegan butter substitute in a stick form. This will give you the richest, most traditional flavor. In a pinch, you can also use melted and cooled coconut oil.
How do you replace the eggs?
In a cookie, the egg's primary job is to act as a binder. The best vegan substitute for this is a flax egg. It is incredibly simple to make and works perfectly. It provides the structure the cookies need to hold together.
๐ฅฃ How Do You Make the Best Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies?
This simple recipe is a game-changer. The most important tip for a chewy texture is to not overbake them. They should look slightly underdone in the center when you take them out of the oven.
What Ingredients Do You Need?
- For the Flax Egg: 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons of water
- 1 cup of vegan butter, softened
- 1 cup of packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 1 ยฝ cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 3 cups of rolled oats
- 1 cup of raisins
What Are the Instructions?
1. Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed and water to create your flax egg. Set it aside for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened vegan butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the thickened flax egg and the vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in Oats and Raisins: Use a spatula to stir in the rolled oats and the raisins until they are evenly distributed.
7. Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto your prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. The centers will look soft.
8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them to set and develop their perfect chewy texture. Enjoy these perfect autumn treats! ๐