These vegan oatmeal raisin cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor! With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch that’s perfect for snacking or sharing. Here’s how to make them!

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240g) vegan butter, softened
• ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
• ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (120ml) unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups (150g) rolled oats
• 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup (120g) raisins
• Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened vegan butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and well combined.
3. Add Wet Ingredients:
   • Mix in the applesauce and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
5. Mix Together:
   • Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
   • Fold in the raisins and chopped nuts if using.
6. Shape the Cookies:
   • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with your fingers.
7. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look soft; they will firm up as they cool.
8. Cool:
   • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Success

• Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
• Customization: Feel free to substitute raisins with chocolate chips or dried cranberries for a different flavor!
• Gluten-Free Option: For gluten-free cookies, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.

These vegan oatmeal raisin cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone! Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or as a delightful snack throughout the week!

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