Vegan Fig Orange Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy plant-based cookies loaded with figs, orange zest, oats, and raisins for a wholesome treat.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

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

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
07 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
09 - 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
10 - 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Mix-ins

12 - 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
13 - 1/2 cup raisins

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk rolled oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly blended.
03 - Beat melted coconut oil with brown sugar until smooth. Stir in applesauce, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
05 - Fold chopped figs and raisins into dough until evenly distributed.
06 - Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Gently flatten tops with fingers or spoon.
07 - Bake 11 to 13 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers appear set.
08 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of figs and orange creates this sophisticated fruity flavor that surprises everyone who expects basic oatmeal cookies
  • They stay incredibly soft for days thanks to the applesauce and coconut oil working their magic
  • Everything comes together in one bowl with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
02 -
  • Chopping the figs into small pieces is crucial because big chunks can make cookies fall apart when you take a bite
  • Letting the cookies cool on the hot baking sheet for those 5 minutes is the difference between perfectly chewy and crumbly messes
  • These look slightly underbaked when you pull them out but thats exactly right, they continue cooking on the hot sheet
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients help everything combine more smoothly, so take the coconut oil out about 20 minutes before starting
  • Zest your orange before squeezing it for juice, much easier to handle the fruit when its still whole
  • For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool completely on the baking sheet

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