Oatmeal Raisin Cookies - Vegan - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
6 tablespoons water
1 cup margarine, non-hydrogenated (I use Earth Balance)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (light or dark)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached
1/2 cup oat bran
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly ground
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray cookie sheets with non stick spray.
In a blender, or using a wisk, whip together the flax seed and water until thick and creamy.
Cream together margarine, sugars, vanilla and flax seed mixture until well blended.
I another bowl mix flour, oat bran, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Add to the wet ingredients, and mix until well blended and smooth.
Stir in rolled oats and raisins until thoroughly combined.
Use a tablespoon to scoop up dough and lighty press cookies to form about 1/2\" thick rounds.
Bake cokies until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool 3 minutes on the cookie sheet before transfering to wire rack to cool.