Vegan Blueberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies (Print Version)

Chewy oatmeal cookies with blueberries, raisins, and zesty orange swirl.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
08 - 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
10 - 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
11 - Zest of 1 orange
12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Mix-Ins

13 - 1/2 cup raisins
14 - 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

→ Orange Swirl

15 - 2 tbsp orange marmalade (vegan)
16 - 1 tbsp orange juice

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix melted coconut oil, brown sugar, applesauce, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until a thick dough forms.
05 - Gently fold in raisins and blueberries, being careful not to overmix.
06 - In a small bowl, combine orange marmalade with 1 tbsp orange juice.
07 - Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Drizzle a small amount of the orange marmalade mixture over each cookie, then swirl with a toothpick or tip of a knife.
09 - Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set.
10 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The orange swirl adds a gourmet touch without extra fuss.
  • Chewy oats and juicy fruit make these impossible to resist.
02 -
  • Frozen blueberries can burst easily, so fold them in gently to avoid purple dough.
  • Letting the cookies cool on the tray is crucial for the swirl to set properly.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly than cold ones.
  • Use a microplane for the finest orange zest to avoid bitter pith.

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