Description
Soft and chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies made with wholesome rolled oats, sweet raisins, and warm spices. These nourishing cookies offer a perfect balance of texture and flavor, ideal as a cozy snack any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup natural brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, whole wheat flour, natural brown sugar, ground cinnamon (natural), ground nutmeg (natural), baking soda, and salt until evenly combined to distribute all flavors and leavening agents well.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend together applesauce, vegetable oil, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and vanilla extract (natural) to create a moist, rich base for the cookies.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until fully incorporated into a sticky but manageable dough that holds together without being dense.
- Fold in Raisins and Optional Nuts: Gently fold the raisins and chopped walnuts (if using) evenly throughout the dough to ensure bursts of sweetness and crunchy texture in every bite.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the tray, slightly flattening each to achieve chewy edges. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges turn golden while centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This resting time helps them set with the ideal chewy texture.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for optimal texture, avoiding quick oats.
- Do not overbake; remove cookies while centers are still a bit soft to maintain chewiness.
- Fold raisins in gently to preserve their plump texture.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker, chewier cookies.
- Adjust spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to suit personal taste preferences.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Freeze cookies individually on a baking sheet then transfer to freezer bag for longer storage.
- Warm cookies briefly before serving to revive softness and aroma.
- To keep cookies soft longer, store with a slice of bread or an apple wedge in the container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Plant-Based Cookies, Soft Chewy Cookies, Healthy Snack, Vegan Cookies, Whole Wheat Cookies
