Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - Vegan

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
• 6 tablespoons water
• 1 cup margarine, non-hydrogenated (I use Earth Balance)
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar (light or dark)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached
• 1/2 cup oat bran
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup raisins

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Spray cookie sheets with non stick spray.

3. 3

   In a blender, or using a wisk, whip together the flax seed and water until thick and creamy.

4. 4

   Cream together margarine, sugars, vanilla and flax seed mixture until well blended.

5. 5

   I another bowl mix flour, oat bran, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.

6. 6

   Add to the wet ingredients, and mix until well blended and smooth.

7. 7

   Stir in rolled oats and raisins until thoroughly combined.

8. 8

   Use a tablespoon to scoop up dough and lighty press cookies to form about 1/2" thick rounds.

9. 9

   Bake cokies until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove from oven and let cool 3 minutes on the cookie sheet before transfering to wire rack to cool.