Oatmeal Cookies (Vegan)

Thanks to my friend Maya, who bakes awe-inspiring breads, always feeds me well and has given me shelter.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 36-50 cookies

Ingredients

• 3  cups rolled oats
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 3⁄4 cup  sesame butter or 3⁄4 cup smooth cashew butter
• 1  cup  brown demerara sugar
•  raisins or   other dried fruit, that you like
• 3  tablespoons applesauce

Directions

1. Mix oatmeal and water - knead lightly into a sticky mass.
2. Add other ingredients and mix it up (best to do with your hands as it will be very stiff).
3. Roll into small balls, flatten slightly.
4. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 180 degree Celsius for about 15 minutes.