Special Oatmeal Cookies (Vegan)

Submitted by QueenQT26

"This comes from vegweb.com. They got rave reviews there so I'm guessing they're pretty darn good! Can't wait to try them! Plus, they're vegan!! I'm not exactly sure how many cookies this makes (12-15 is a guess). Substituting applesauce or fruit puree for the oil was a recommendation, as well as carob chips or raisins in place of chocolate chips. Also another person suggested subbing 3/4 sugar with 1/4 maple syrup and 1/2 brown sugar, adding a dash of nutmeg, some allspice, and even a banana! These are pretty versatile, so whatever strikes your fancy."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 12-15

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄3 cup canola oil
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed into
• 1⁄2 cup soymilk or 4 teaspoons water
• 3⁄4 cup sucanat (or any unrefined sugar)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup coconut
• 3⁄4 cup semisweet vegan chocolate chips (optional)

directions

1. Mix canola oil, cornstarch mixture, Sucanat, vanilla, and coconut well in a good-sized bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, sift flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder together.
3. Add oats to this mixture.
4. Add the dry mixture to the wet one and mix well.
5. Mix in chocolate chips.
6. Form the dough into small balls or patties on a greased cookie sheet.
7. Slightly flatten out mounds, because they do not seem to flatten during the baking process.
8. Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or until they are done when tested with a toothpick.