Description
These Oatmeal Raisin Cookies offer a warm, chewy treat filled with wholesome oats, fragrant spices, and naturally sweetened with juicy raisins. This plant-based recipe is simple to make and delivers a cozy, nostalgic flavor perfect for any occasion. With pantry staples and comforting spices, it’s an adaptable and delightful snack for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (natural)
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (natural)
- ½ tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup brown sugar (natural)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
Add-ins
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt. Whisk together to evenly distribute the spices and incorporate the baking soda.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk brown sugar, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and vanilla extract until the sugar partly dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine and Fold in Raisins: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a wooden spoon or spatula until just combined. Fold in the raisins evenly throughout the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a clean towel and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape and enhance the spice flavor.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them well apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies set on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps achieve the perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- Measure ingredients carefully using a kitchen scale for consistent texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Use freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg for brighter flavors.
- Chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading.
- Soak dry raisins briefly in warm water if they are too dry for softer bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: oatmeal raisin cookies, plant-based cookies, chewy cookies, cinnamon cookies, raisin cookies, easy cookie recipe, warm spices, vegan cookies
