A foolproof, easy recipe for the best gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies: chewy, moist centers, with crispy edges, bursting with oats & raisins! Gluten Free Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies never tasted so good!
Are oatmeal raisin cookies better than chocolate chip? Ahh… the age old question! If you’re reading this post, then you’re probably like, “Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are DA BEST. No contest!” Yep, you even used “da best” to emphasize your point.
I feel you. 😉
And if you’re kinda like, “I’m A-okay with oatmeal raisin cookies… but I’d prefer oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.” Then, to that I say, “Off with your head!” J/k!!! What I meant to say was, “I totally, totally get it.” I’m cool.
And now let me dispel with the quotes because my typing fingers are getting tired. (As opposed to my cookie-making fingers, ya see.)
Classic Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
I, myself, used to not be a fan of oatmeal raisin cookies whatsoever. Then, one day, I saw the light, coming from a cookie case… and realized the error of my ways. But if you’re like, I didn’t see no light. I wanna see some COOKIES!!!
Well, have you tried my Vegan Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Bars or my Thin & Crispy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Try those cookies above, and then we’ll talk. 😉 *pause* Okay, talking time is now! Let me get to the good stuff: this Classic Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe is sure to convince you to come to the dark (oatmeal raisin) side. Not convinced? Read on and then we’ll talk. (Again.) 😉
The Best Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe!
Sometimes, I get questions from readers like, “how bad are oatmeal raisin cookies for you?” Well, the answer is: these Best Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are not bad for you at all! I always try to use the simplest, whole, nutritent-rich ingredients in all of my vegan gluten free recipes. This gluten free vegan oatmeal raisin cookies recipe is no exception. (Just like in my Thick and Chewy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe.)
These gf oatmeal raisin cookies are refined sugar-free, packed with heart-healthy gluten free oats and brain-healthy walnuts. Woot! As for their flavor and texture: these vegan oatmeal raisin cookies have crispy edges, soft ‘n chewy centers and are bursting with juicy raisins and yummy walnuts. Tell me this isn’t the best gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies recipe ever! (But don’t.) Hehe!!
Storing Gluten Free Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
“How long do oatmeal raisin cookies last?” These gluten free vegan oatmeal raisin cookies last for 1-2 weeks at room temperature, and about 1-3 months in the freezer (just like these Chewy Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies).
Just make sure to store your GF oatmeal raisin cookies in an airtight or freezer-friendly container (if freezing) to keep ‘em fresh! If freezing, allow your gluten free vegan oatmeal raisin cookies to thaw for 10-20 minutes before enjoying.
Tools for the Best Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe
Wanna see the exact tools & ingredients I used to make the best gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies recipe? Check them out below:
- Hand Mixer with Whisk Attachment: I simply love using this hand mixer to make cookies. It allows me to take a break from vigorous whisking, which is great because I have tendonitis in my hands.
- Medium Cookie Scoop: the second I started using cookie scoops to scoop out cookie dough was mind-blowing! I never went back to scooping with a spoon. It’s super convenient & efficient.
- Coconut Sugar: a great refined sugar-free alternative to cane sugar in gluten free vegan baking.
Are we totally done talking? You’re, like, totes ready to make all the best gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies ever. Amiright? Let’s bake it! I’ll grab my juiciest raisins, you grab the homemade oat flour. Thank you for sharing in these tasty kitchen adventures with me. ‘Til the next one…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Classic Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Dairy Free)
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Total Time: 39 minutes
- Yield: 24-30 cookies (mine made 27) 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Classic Gluten Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Dairy Free): deliciously chewy gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies with crispy edges and sweet, juicy raisins. Wonderfully gluten and dairy free.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten free oat flour – if using homemade oat flour, make sure it’s very finely ground (not coarse)*
- 1 ½ cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, but recommended)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (optional, but recommended)
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup melted coconut oil
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons warm water, whisked together, set for 15 minutes)
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Add-ins
- ¾ cup raisins
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Optional Topping
- 2–3 tablespoons raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir together all the dry ingredients. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the wet ingredients. Whisk until well mixed.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir and fold until no flour patches remain. Fold in raisins and walnuts, if using.
- Cover bowl and chill in the freezer for about 20 minutes, until firm throughout. If necessary, allow to thaw at room temperature until just soft enough to scoop, but still very firm and chilled.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop and drop cookie dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheet, evenly spaced apart. Cookies will spread a bit. Optionally, press raisins into cookies—this will help decrease sticking when flattening the cookies. Using a spoon, flatten the cookies about half way for thick cookies; flatten considerably for just slightly thick cookies. The dough will be a bit sticky.
- Bake for 12-16 minutes. Mine took 14 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for about 10 minutes (on a cooling rack). Then, using a heatproof spatula, lift cookies off the sheet and transfer directly onto a cooling rack to cool completely before storing. Storing instructions below. Enjoy!
More Gluten Free Dairy Free Cookies
Notes
*If using homemade oat flour, make sure to sift the flour to remove coarse bits of oats that could create grainy/crumbly cookies. Otherwise, try buying ready-made gf oat flour.
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.
Freezing Instructions: store in a freezer-friendly container or bag. Keep for up to 1-3 months. Thaw at room temperature for about 10-20 minutes before enjoying. Or, warm in the microwave for about 5-10 seconds.
Nutrition Information: is an estimate based on the best-selling, most common brands per ingredient. Also, it’s estimated based on 30 servings per recipe, made without optional ingredients.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 32mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dairy free oatmeal raisin cookies, gluten free oatmeal raisin cookies
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Hi, Demeter! (Wonderful name!) I was never a big fan of oatmeal cookies, but your recipe inspired me to make these cookies. I made some modifications to replace what I didn’t have with what I had. I also added in some dark chocolate chips. The cookies came out SO delicious!! It was my first time using flaxseed egg in a recipe, and I’m a fan now! Thank you! I made another batch a few days ago because the initial batch was gone within a week! This time, I shared some with two people, and both of them used the same word to describe the cookies: Amazing! One of them even said that if I opened a cookie store, I’d become famous! I wanted to share these compliments with you, Demeter. Thank you very much for your AMAZING recipes!!
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Hi Chiemi! (Right back at ya with the wonderful name complement 😉) I am so happy to hear that the cookies were such a success for you! And I’m so honored that my recipe was your first experience with flax eggs. 😊 It’s so great to hear that the cookies were such a success with your friends, and thank you for sharing all their lovely comments with me. I simply cannot wait to see what you try next!
Thank you very much, Demeter! I love that your recipes are flexible. Before baking these cookies, I was checking out other oatmeal cookie recipes of yours. I couldn’t decide whether to go with oatmeal chocolate chip cookies or oatmeal raisin cookies. So, I decided to use this recipe and added chocolate chips! I didn’t have raisins, walnuts and nutmeg; I replaced them with dried cranberries, dried tart cherries, pumpkin seeds and ginger powder. I also used less coconut sugar and maple syrup. Still, the cookies came out SO delicious! Stickiness wasn’t an issue for me; I just dipped the cookie scoop and my fingers (instead of a spoon) in water every other cookie. I will be sure to leave a comment again next time I try one of your WONDERFUL recipes! 🙂
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My pleasure, Chiemi! 🙂 I absolutely loved reading about your baking adventures (I mean, sign me up for dried tart cherries and ginger powder!). Can’t wait to see what you try next!!
These are super delish and easy to make! I love them. These, and your thick and chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe, are so, so good!
Thank you!!
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Woohoo!!! That’s so awesome to hear, Alyssa. 🙂 Also, the thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies are my fave!! So glad you enjoyed both of them. Happy eating!
Great recipe and flexible! I had to make a few changes based on what i had in the pantry.
They were terrific cookies.
I also gave the recipe to my gluten and dairy free daughter to try.
We loved them.
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Hi Andi! Thanks so much! I’m so pleased that both you and your daughter enjoyed my recipe. Phew on those subs working out. Love it. Happy eating!
These were so fun and easy to make, and absolutely delicious! Thank you !!
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I’m so happy to hear it, Erin! Making cookies is like the best pastime! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂
These cookies turned out fantastic my first try! Very simple and easy to understand recipe. The only thing I would do different next time is definitely put raisins on top of the cookie before I flatten them, because they do tend to stick to the spoon. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
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Woohoo! I am so happy that you enjoyed them! And I’m all for adding some more raisins on top. 😉
These are SO good! They are chewy and carmely and amazing. Thank you!
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Thanks so much Kristin! 🙂 It’s so wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed my recipe. Happy baking & eating! 😉
These cookies are truly amazing. I have recently cut out gluten and dairy in my diet (for health reasons). I am searching for tasty homemade treats, and this recipe is the best by far. They are crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and they are so flavorful. No weird aftertaste! I even made my own oat flour for the first time. Thank you for sharing with us!
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I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed them Becky! . Thank you for sharing those kind words with me!
These look amazing!! I don’t have coconut sugar, would you suggest subbing with white sugar or brown sugar? Thanks!
Hi JL! You could swap it with organic brown sugar. Happy baking!
Even though I like oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal raisin cookies are definitely better by far — these are especially delicious!
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Oh yeah! So glad to hear you enjoyed them Vik! 🙂
I know what I will be baking this weekend!! These look hands down delicious!
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Haha sounds like your going to have one awesome weekend! .
YUM!!! I love this cookie delicious version!!!
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Yay! That’s wonderful to hear Erin!
These are great little treats! And super easy! Thanks
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Yay! So happy to hear it Chrissie! 🙂
I am recently dairy free and so excited to make these. Thank you so much!
Oh what great timing! I truly hope you enjoy these Michelle!
These cookies look good. Can you make them using an egg instead of flax egg?
Hi Ceil! Yep, that would work fine. Happy baking!
I just had to come over to let you know how delicious your cookies look! I wish I could make some to eat but, I’m allergic to oats!
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Oh no! Well thank you for the complement Kim. 🙂
Love how chewy these cookies look!
They are the best! .
My mom loves these! The texture is so superior to most gluten free cookies I’ve ever had! Thank you for a delicious cookie!
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Wow now that’s some high praise! . I’m so glad that she enjoyed the cookies Beth!
One of my best friends is gluten free and dairy free so I’ve been on the hunt for some good cookie recipes. This is perfect!
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I think your friend is really going to love these!
These look like the perfect raisin cookies! I can’t wait to try them!
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Oh they most definitely are! . Happy baking Jessica!
Another super healthy cookie is making its way into my collection. This one’s a winner for sure…thanks!
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Yay! So glad to hear it Traci! Happy baking! .
Such a yummy recipe! I’m going to make a batch to take along on our camping trip this weekend. My kids will love them!
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Ooh that sounds like so much fun! . Hope you all have a blast!