Whole Wheat Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
March 23, 2025These whole wheat oatmeal raisin cookies are egg free, low in sugar, and packed with hearty oats, making them a great option for anyone looking for a healthier treat.They have just the right balance of chewiness and softness, with plump raisins adding a touch of natural sweetness.
Equipment
- Electric hand mixer
Ingredients
- 1 TBS flaxseed meal
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour (88 g)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 stick softened butter (113 g)
- ¼ cup + 2 TBS brown sugar (70 g)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup old fashioned oats (150 g)
- ¾ cup raisins
Instructions
- Add flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes.1 TBS flaxseed meal, ¼ cup water
- In a medium bowl combine flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.¾ cup whole wheat flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp baking powder
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer for 2 minutes. Scrape the bowl down. Then beat for 1 minute more.1 stick softened butter, ¼ cup + 2 TBS brown sugar, ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Add flaxseed and water mixture to the butter mixture and beat for 2 minutes. The mixture will look broken and lumpy, keep beating until mostly smooth.
- On low, mix in the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the oats and raisins. The dough will be sticky.1 ½ cup old fashioned oats, ¾ cup raisins
- Cover the bowl of dough and let sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Heat the oven to 350℉.
- Form the dough into 10 balls that are 50-60 grams each. Place 5 dough balls on a cookie sheet and press into 3 inch diameter discs with clean, damp fingers.
- Bake until crisp on the edges and just set in the center, 12-15 minutes.