Ingredients
1 tablespoon ground flax seed
2 tablespoons water
2 cups oat flour
1 cup all-purpose regular or gluten-free flour
1 teaspoon ground pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup applesauce
½ cup molasses
½ cup milk, plant-based or dairy
1 cup walnuts, chopped
½ cup raisins
½ cup dates, diced
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375°.
2
Mix the ground flax and water. Set aside.
3
In a large mixing bowl, place the flours, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine. (See note.)
4
Add the remaining ingredients, including the flax mixture, except for the nuts and fruit. Whisk to combine.
5
Add the nuts and fruit and gently fold into the batter.
6
Drop by tablespoon, about 2 inches apart, onto parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 13-15 minutes.
7
Cool on a wire rack. Store in a covered container in between parchment or waxed paper.
Serving: Makes approximately 3 dozen cookies.
Note: You can easily make oat flour by grinding old-fashioned oats to a flour consistency, using a blender or food processor.