A Chewy Cookie With a Little More Substance
These vegan oatmeal butterscotch cookies combine the comfort of a classic cookie with rolled oats, ground flaxseed and nut butter. The oats add texture, while a flax mixture helps replace the binding normally supplied by egg.
Why the Ingredients Work
Rolled oats provide chew and structure. Ground flaxseed absorbs liquid and forms a gel-like binder. Nut butter contributes richness, while dairy-free butterscotch-style morsels provide the sweet caramel-like flavor that makes the cookie distinctive.
Baking Tips
Let the flax mixture thicken before adding it to the dough. Avoid overbaking if you prefer a chewy center, and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet briefly before moving them to a rack.
Check the label on butterscotch-style morsels, because not every brand is dairy-free.