Vegan-Spiced Oatmeal Cookies
2/3 cup Smart Balance Oil ( I like this because f the Omega 3's, substitute canola oil if you dont have this)
1 Cup Brown Sugar, packed
3/4 Cup Sugar
2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup Applesauce
3/4 Cups Flour
1/2 Cup Ground Flax Seeds
1/2 Cup Almond Meal
2 tsp Cinnamon, or more!!
pinch of ginger (and cardamon if you like)
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
3 Cups Oats (rolled)
1 1/2 Cups Raisins, dried cranberries, etc (I never measure this part- a couple of handfuls. More the better in my book!)
1 cup chopped walnuts, pecans or cashews are very yummy too! (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, oil, applesauce, water brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3. In another bowl, combine flour, almond meal, flax seeds, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add flour mixture to sugar mixture until well blended.
5. Stir in oats, dried, and nuts (if using).
6. On a a nonstick cookie sheet drop the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls spaced 2-3 inches apart.
7. Bake for 11-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
8. Let stand for 3 minutes before removing from baking sheet.
9.
Curl up with your hunny, a pot of hot tea and ENJOY!
