Gluten-Free Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients:

• 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

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flax and water. Let sit for 2 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
4. 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.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture until just combined. Add the raisins and stir to thoroughly combine.
6. Using a 2 tablespoon measure, place cookie dough onto Silpat or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

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