Description
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies combining the natural sweetness of raisins, hearty oats, and plant-based butter create a chewy, soft cookie with balanced spices and natural sweeteners. Perfect for sharing, snacking, or lunchboxes, this easy recipe offers a wholesome and customizable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/2 cup natural brown sugar
- 1/4 cup natural granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup plant-based milk
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon natural gelling agent (optional)
Mix-ins
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream the plant-based butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract (natural), apple cider vinegar, and plant-based milk, mixing well to combine all wet ingredients thoroughly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon (natural), nutmeg (natural), and the natural gelling agent if using. Ensure the spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed.
- Mix Wet and Dry Components: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir carefully until the dough is fully combined, thick, and pliable.
- Add Oats and Raisins: Fold in the rolled oats and raisins gently to keep their texture intact and evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them well apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This allows them to set properly and preserves their chewy texture.
Notes
- Measure flour with a kitchen scale for accuracy to avoid dry or dense cookies.
- Bring plant-based butter and milk to room temperature before mixing for better dough consistency.
- Mix only until ingredients are combined to maintain tenderness and chewiness.
- Adjust baking time to bake shorter for softer cookies.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and improve texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: oatmeal raisin cookies, plant-based cookies, chewy cookies, natural sweetener cookies, homemade cookies
