Vegan Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Molasses Cookies (+ Gluten Free Option)

If you’re not into molasses, you’re missing out, especially if you’re a fan of oatmeal. This is the most perfect comforting cookie recipe, which uses no animal products whatsoever!

They can be made in under 30 minutes, so what’s your excuse?!

The Recipe

Time allotment

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes

Cooking time: 10-12 minutes

Total Time: 20-27 minutes

Yield: ~22 Vegan Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Molasses Cookies

Cooking Utensils

Two bowls
Spatula
Whisk - OR - Handheld / Upright Mixer
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

1 cup (227g) vegan butter
1 3/4 cup (350g) brown sugar
1 tbsp Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer (+ 2 tbsp water) - OR - 1/4 (61.2g) cup of unsweetened apple sauce
- Equivalent of 1 egg
1 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups (244g) preferred baking flour
- If using gluten free flour without xanthan gum, add 1 tsp xanthan gum
- I used 2 cups (250g) Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour, no extra xanthan gum

1 1/2 (120g) cup oatmeal
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup vegan dark chocolate
- I used Camino vegan dark chocolate bar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
In a bowl, cream together 1 cup (227g) vegan butter, 1 3/4 cup (350g) brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Mix in 1 tbsp egg egg replacer (or 1/4 (61.2g) cup apple sauce), and mix again
Add 1/4 cup molasses, and mix again
In a separate bowl, mix together 2 cups (244g) flour, 1 1/2 (120g) cup oatmeal, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp baking soda
Slowly pour and stir 1/4 portions of the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, until fully combined
Fold in 1 cup vegan dark chocolate
Line a baking pan with either parchment paper - OR - cooking spray
Place golf ball sized portions of dough on the pan
Bake the cookies in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes
Allow the cookies to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes before munching
Enjoy!