Vegan Chai Spiced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)
Chewy, aromatic cookies with warming chai spices, hearty oats, and sweet raisins. Completely dairy- and egg-free.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 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 salt
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
08 - 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
10 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
11 - 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
→ Wet Ingredients
12 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
13 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
14 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
15 - 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
16 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
17 - 3/4 cup raisins
18 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, combine melted coconut oil and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth. Add applesauce, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
05 - Fold in raisins and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
06 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
07 - Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers appear just set.
08 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before storing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Theyre secretly healthy enough to eat for breakfast but taste like an indulgent treat
- The chai spice blend makes these taste like a warm hug in cookie form
02 -
- Underbake them slightly if you want extra chewy centers, they continue cooking on the hot pan
- The dough firms up in the fridge, so if it feels too sticky chill it for 15 minutes
03 -
- Let your coconut oil cool slightly before mixing so it does not cook the applesauce
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly and create better texture