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Walnut Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (V/GF)

Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies naturally sweetened with maple syrup, spiced with warm, sweet cinnamon and filled with raisins and candied walnuts!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Author Bunny

Ingredients

Candied Walnuts

  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Cookies

  • 1 cup gluten free old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup gluten free all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 flax-egg *see notes
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Start by making the candied walnuts. In a small bowl, mix together all of the candied walnut ingredients. Make sure all of the walnuts are coated. Spread the walnuts into an even layer on one of the prepared pans. Bake for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Once cool enough, break up the candied walnuts into little pieces. Make sure to set aside 12 walnuts to top your cookies with!

  2. In a food processor, pulse the oats about 5 times to break them down a little.

  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, both flours, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut oil, flax egg, vanilla and maple syrup. Whisk until combined.

  5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Fold in candied walnuts and raisins.

  6. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

  7. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  8. Roll cookie dough into balls (2 tbsp worth) and place on prepared pan. Top each cookie with a candied walnut and press down just enough for the walnut to stick without flattening the cookie.

  9. Bake for 18 minutes. Cool for at least 10 minutes before eating. Enjoy!!!

  10. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks

Recipe Notes

Notes: To make flax-egg, mix together 1 tbsp ground flax-meal with 2 tbsp water. Let sit for 10 minutes before use.