Oatmeal raisin cookies

treats
Oatmeal raisin cookies

Ingredients

makes 18
  • 100g raisins
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 110g plant butter
  • 100g soft brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 140g plain flour
  • ¾ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp allspice
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 140g oats

Directions

Cooking mode
  1. In a small bowl, add the raisins, then cover with boiling water and set aside.
  2. Whisk together the flaxseed and water in a small bowl and set aside for 15 minutes to thicken.
  3. Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare 2 large baking trays.
  4. In a large bowl, cream the butter until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and mix again. Add the flax egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until a smooth dough forms.
  6. Drain the raisins, then add to the dough. Add the oats and mix well.
  7. Scoop out 1 tbsp of dough at a time, roll into a ball and place each ball on the tray, 3cm apart. Flatten each cookie slightly. Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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