Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

This recipe comes from I.C.Moskowitz's and T.H.Romero's wonderful vegan baking book: "Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar". These are super easy to make and great for gift giving. I hope youll enjoy them! :) Ive also posted a healthified version of these in case youre looking for something more wholesome.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup  non-dairy milk (e.g. soy milk)
• 2  tablespoons flax seeds, ground
• 2⁄3 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup  oil
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄2 cup raisins (or use a mix of any dried fruit)

Directions

1. In a large bowl use a fork to vigorously mix together the non-dairy milk and flax seeds. Add in the sugar and oil and mix for about 2 minutes until it reaches a caramel colour. Mix in vanilla extract.
2. Sift in flour, spices, baking soda and salt. Fold in oatmeal and raisins.
3. Drop dough in generous tbs onto a paper-lined (or greased) baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Flatten the tops a bit.
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven at 350°F/180°C.
5. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.