GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Gluten-Free Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies image

Provided by Catherine McCord

Yield Makes 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon ground flax seed
3 tablespoons water
2 cups gluten free old fashioned oats
1 cup gluten free all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) vegan butter, softened (i used earth's balance)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup raisins

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flax and water. Let sit for 2 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
In the bowl of a standing mixer, or with an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the flax mixture and vanilla extract and stir until combined.
Gradually add the flour mixture until just combined. Add the raisins and stir to thoroughly combine.
Using a 2 tablespoon measure, place cookie dough onto Silpat or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.