These Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies have become a family favorite. They are a rich dessert, but maple syrup replaces sugar and applesauce cuts the fat content in this gluten-free vegan recipe.
Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies {GF Vegan}
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon egg replacer (I use Bob's Redmill)
- 2 tablespoon water
- 1 cup gluten-free flour (I use Bob's Redmill 1:1 Baking Flour)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
- ¼ teaspoon Himalayan cooking salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil - melted
- ¼ cup applesauce - unsweetened
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1½ cups gluten-free old fashioned oats (I use Bob's Redmill)
- ½ cup raisins - or craisins
- ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life dark or mini morsels)
- ½ cup chopped nuts - optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Combine 1 tablespoon of egg replacer with 2 tablespoon of water in a small cup, mix with a fork until smooth, then set aside
- Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, xanthan gum, and salt in a medium bowl, stir with a whisk or fork until blended, then set aside
- Combine egg replacer, coconut oil, and applesauce in a stand mixer bowl and stir with the flat beater on low to medium speed until creamy
- Add maple syrup and vanilla extract to the mixer bowl and stir with the flat beater on low until blended
- Add the flour mixture to the mixer bowl and stir with the flat beater on low until combined
- Add oats to the mixer bowl and stir with the flat beater on low until combined
- Stir in raisins, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2-inches apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment baking paper
- Bake about 10 minutes at 375°F or until light brown
- Cool on a wire rack - once cookies are cooled, store in the freezer until ready to serve
Notes
Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies Review
I adapted this recipe from a classic oatmeal cookie recipe in my Betty Crocker's Cookbook. The gluten-free vegan substitutions yield great results but I would like to hear your ideas.
If you try these cookies please share your thoughts in the comments below. Did you or would you do anything differently?
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