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These eggless oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and buttery sweet. They are filled with plump raisins and cranberries and flavored with cinnamon.
This is my favorite way to make oatmeal raisin cookies without eggs. They are easy enough for a weekday evening, and they sit just as well in a Christmas cookie box as they do next to a cup of tea or in a kids’ snack box. (Step-by-Step-Recipe-Video-Below)
About These Eggless Oatmeal Cookies:
If you are looking for eggless oatmeal raisin cookies, these are the ones. Oats, raisins, and cranberries, and not a single egg.
These special cookies are made without eggs, crispy on the outside, and soft and chewy on the inside.
These no egg Oatmeal Cookies are suitable for people who can’t eat eggs or prefer to avoid them.
So to give it a perfect texture we use a combination of butter, sugar, and water to bind the dough together resulting in cookies that are crisp on the outside but chewy and soft on the inside.
Rolled Oat is the star ingredient in these cookies. The oats make the cookies taste nutty and give them a nice, filling texture and flavor.
The oats also have lots of fiber, so these cookies are healthier than most other cookies.
And the best part is, these cookies also have plump, juicy raisins and tangy cranberries mixed into the dough.
The oats and dried fruits like raisins and cranberries give the cookies different flavors and textures that taste good together.
So whether you’re looking for an egg-free treat or just want to try something new and tasty, these eggless oatmeal cookies are sure to be liked by everyone in the family.
So do try these healthy oatmeal cookies at home and let me know your thoughts.
Serving Suggestion:
You can serve these chewy oatmeal cookies just like that, or you can also enjoy them with a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of tea or coffee.
You can pack these cookies for lunchboxes or picnic baskets as well. And one more idea which is my personal favorite is to have these cookies along with a glass of milk as a substitute for my heavy breakfast.
Eggless Oatmeal Cookies for Christmas and the Festive Season
Many readers bake eggless during Christmas, Diwali and the rest of the festive season, either because they are vegetarian or because someone at the table avoids eggs. These cookies work well for that. The raisins and cranberries look festive, and the cinnamon gives them a warm smell while they bake.
They are also easy to make in batches. You can bake a tray in the afternoon and pack the cookies into small boxes or jars for neighbours and friends. Let them cool completely first, otherwise the steam softens them in the box.
If you are planning an eggless Christmas or festive spread, you can pair these with my Diwali sweets and snacks, eggless plum cake, the best eggless cake recipes for Christmas, and kulkul.
Tea Time Snack and Kids Snack Box
These cookies are made for tea time. They are not too sweet, so they go well with chai or coffee, and the oats make them filling enough to work as a proper evening snack.
For kids, pack two or three cookies in the snack box along with some fruit. Because they are made with oats, they keep hunger away longer than a plain biscuit. If your child does not like dried fruit, you can skip the cranberries and use only raisins.
Storage Suggestion:
Once completely cooled, store these chewy oatmeal cookies in an airtight container to retain their chewiness. They stay fresh for up to a week at room temperature. If you are baking for Christmas gifts, bake them two or three days before you plan to give them away.
Pro Tips for Eggless Oatmeal Cookies:
- Make sure the butter is softened to the right consistency for a smooth dough.
- Soak the raisins and cranberries before adding to the dough. This makes them juicier and plumper.
- If the raisins are fresh, and soft because you’ve just opened the packet, there’s no need to soak them. However, if the raisins have been in the fridge and they seem dry and hard (though still soft when you bite), then you should soak them.
- To soak raisins for eggless oatmeal cookies, simply put them in warm water for 10 minutes. After soaking, drain the water and pat the raisins dry with a kitchen towel or paper towel.
- To make the perfect chewy oatmeal cookies make sure not to overmix the dough, just bring it together so that you get soft and chewy cookies.
Why You Should Make this Recipe:
- These healthy Oatmeal cookies are quick, easy, and delicious
- Healthier than other cookies
- These cookies are packed with the goodness of raisins and cranberries
- These Chewy oatmeal cookies are a perfect snack for those unexpected guests or a family treat!
Looking For Some More Recipes Like this:
Eggless Sesame Oatmeal Cookies
Atta Biscuits Recipe Without Oven
Bihari Style Thekua Recipe – Fried Cookies
Basic Ingredients Used to Make this Recipe:
All-purpose flour: All-purpose flour is the key ingredient that provides desirable texture and structure in cookies. Today I used all-purpose flour but for a healthier twist, you can use whole wheat flour. But then the cookies made with whole wheat flour will make your cookies denser and give them a nuttier flavor.
Cinnamon: The addition of cinnamon to these healthy oatmeal cookies makes them taste warm and a little spicy. It goes well with the sweetness and makes the cookies taste more flavorful.
Baking Soda: Generally, I don’t prefer using baking soda in any of my recipes, but there are somewhere it becomes an essential ingredient and you cannot avoid it this Eggless oatmeal cookie is one of those. It becomes all the more important when you don’t have the option of adding eggs because you are a vegetarian like me. So in this recipe, baking soda helps your cookies rise and become light and fluffy. Without it, your cookies might be a bit flat and dense.
Unsalted Butter: Butter, especially unsalted butter at room temperature, enhances the flavor and softness of your cookies. When mixed with sugar, it helps the cookies rise by trapping air. In case, unsalted butter is not available, you can use coconut oil, ghee, or vegetable oil as substitutes. Just keep in mind that these alternatives might slightly change the texture and taste of your cookies due to their different fat and moisture contents.
Rolled Oats: Rolled oats make your cookies chewy and satisfying. They add fiber and nutrients for a healthy touch and give your cookies a nice texture and fuller feel.
Raising & Cranberries: Raisins and cranberries make your cookies sweet and tart and help keep them moist.
How to Make Eggless Oatmeal Cookies
Step 1: Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) for at least 10 minutes. Grease a baking sheet with a little butter and keep it aside.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients. In a bowl, add 3/4 cup all purpose flour (maida), 1/4 tsp baking soda and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Whisk until everything is mixed properly.
Step 3: Beat the butter and sugar. In another large bowl, add 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 tbsp white sugar and 2/3 cup raw sugar. Beat with a hand mixer (or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment) until smooth.
Step 4: Add the water. Add 4 to 5 tsp water and beat again until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
Step 5: Make the dough. Add the flour mixture and 1 1/3 cups rolled oats. Mix with your hand until everything comes together as a soft dough.
Step 6: Fold in the fruit. Add 3/4 cup of soaked raisins and cranberries (golden raisins, black raisins and cranberries, mixed). Fold them gently into the dough.
Step 7: Shape the cookies. Take a portion of dough in your palm and roll it into a smooth ball. Flatten it slightly into a disk. You can make them any size you like.
Step 8: Arrange on the tray. Place the cookies on the baking sheet a few inches apart, so they have room to spread.
Step 9: Bake. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Baking time changes from oven to oven, so you can check them with a toothpick after 20 minutes.
Step 10: Cool. Let the cookies rest on the tray for 5 minutes so they firm up. Then move them to a cooling rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Easy Eggless Oatmeal Cookies with Raisins and Cranberries
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup All purpose flour Maida
- 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened at room temperature
- 1 tbsp White sugar
- 2/3 cup Raw sugar
- 4-5 tsp Water
- 1 1/3 cups Rolled Oats
- 3/4 cup mix of golden Raisins, black raisins and cranberry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) for at least 10 minutes.
- Apply butter on baking sheet and set side.
- In a bowl, take dry ingredients (all purpose flour, baking soda and ground cinnamon). Whisk until everything is mixed properly.
- In another large bowl, add softened butter, white sugar and raw sugar. Start beating using a hand mixer (or you can use a stand mixer with paddle attachment). Beat it until smooth.
- Then add water. Again beat until combined. Using a spatula scrap the sides of the bowl.
- Add flour mixture and rolled oats. Mix using your hand until everything comes together like a soft dough.
- Now add soaked raisins and cranberry and fold them into the cookie dough.
- Now take a portion of the cookie dough into your palm. Shape into a fairly smooth ball. Flatten it slightly. So it becomes a disk shape. (you can take size as per yor choice)
- Arrange it on a baking sheet. Place them a few inches apart so cookies have some room to expand.
- Bake into the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. (you can check the cookies after 20 minutes if it is baked with toothpick as baking time may vary depend on oven)
- Let it cool down for 5 minutes so they firm up. Then transfer them on a cooling rack to cool down. Serve them warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions About this Eggless Oatmeal Cookies:
Can I use oil instead of butter in this recipe?
Yes, you can substitute oil for butter in this recipe. Use a neutral-flavored oil like vegetable. Keep in mind that using oil instead of butter might change the texture slightly, making the cookies a bit denser.
How long do these cookies last?
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, these cookies can last up to a week.
Can I add nuts to this recipe?
Yes, you can add chopped nuts such as walnuts, almonds, and cashews for extra crunch and flavor.
What if I don’t have cranberries?
If you don’t have cranberries, you can simply add more raisins, or you can use mix of yellow and black raisins.
Why do I need to soak the raisins?
Soaking the raisins helps to plump them up and make them juicier.
Can I make these cookies sugar-free?
You can replace the sugar with a sugar-free sweetener suitable for baking. But this may effect the texture and flavor.
What can I use instead of eggs in oatmeal cookies?
In this recipe you do not need an egg replacer. The butter, sugar, and a little water bind the dough together, so the cookies hold their shape and stay soft and chewy.
Can I make these eggless oatmeal cookies ahead for Christmas?
Yes. Bake them two or three days ahead, cool them completely, and store them in an airtight container. They stay fresh for up to a week at room temperature.
Are these cookies good for a kids snack box or tea time?
Yes. They are not too sweet, and the oats make them filling, so they work well as an evening tea time snack and in a kids snack box. Skip the cranberries if your child prefers only raisins.
My Recommended Product:
If you are baking these eggless oatmeal cookies at home, an oven that heats evenly makes a real difference. Cookies that sit close to the heating element brown faster on one side, so the tray position and the heat matter.
The USHA 3635RC is a 35 litre OTG with convection, which means a fan moves the hot air around the oven so the heat reaches every cookie on the tray. That helps when you bake a full tray for guests or a festive cookie box. It has 6 heating modes and 1600 watts of power, so you can also use it to toast, grill and bake other things.
It also comes with a rotisserie, which is handy if you want to roast or grill vegetables and paneer. The size is good for a family kitchen. It holds a standard baking tray comfortably, so you don’t need to bake in small batches.
The wine and matte black finish looks neat on a kitchen counter.
As with any OTG, preheat it before you put the cookies in, and check them a couple of minutes early the first time, because every oven runs a little differently.
Please note that this recommendation is based on my personal experience and preferences, I encourage you to do your research and choose a product that best suits your needs and budget.”
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