Eggless Oats Cranberry Almond Cookies Recipe
Description
Eggless Oats Cranberry Almond Cookies are delightful melt-in-the-mouth treats made with the goodness of oats, tangy dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds. These cookies boast a perfect balance of texture and flavor โ with the oats and whole wheat flour lending a soft, wholesome base, while the cranberries and almonds add bursts of chewiness and crunch. Ideal as a snack or dessert, these vegetarian cookies pair beautifully with your favorite cup of tea or coffee.
Recipe Overview
| Cuisine | Continental |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Prep Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Total Time | 30 minutes |
| Servings | Makes 12โ15 cookies |
Ingredients
| Ingredient Name | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Icing Sugar | ยพ cup |
| Butter (Salted), cubed and cold | 75 grams |
| Vanilla Extract or Almond Essence | 1 teaspoon |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 1 cup |
| Oats Flour, toasted | 1 cup |
| Salt | ยผ teaspoon |
| Dried Cranberries, chopped | ยผ cup |
| Whole Almonds (Badam), toasted and chopped | ยผ cup |
Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
Instructions
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Prepare Your Oven
Preheat your oven to 180ยฐC (356ยฐF) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Set it aside. -
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Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, combine the icing sugar and cold, cubed butter. Using a wooden spatula, cream the mixture until it is smooth and the sugar is fully incorporated into the butter. -
Add Flavoring
Stir in the vanilla extract (or almond essence) to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until combined. -
Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, toasted oats flour, and salt. Add the dried cranberries and coarsely chopped toasted almonds to the mixture. -
Form the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and gently knead it to form a tough cookie dough. If the dough feels too dry, add a tablespoon of milk to help bind it together. Be careful not to overmix. -
Shape the Cookies
Roll the dough into small balls, roughly the size of a walnut. Place them on the prepared baking tray, leaving some space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking. Avoid rolling the dough too tightly, as this may prevent the cookies from baking evenly. -
Bake the Cookies
Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes at 180ยฐC. After 15 minutes, increase the oven temperature to 200ยฐC (392ยฐF) and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cookies develop a light golden crust. -
Cool and Store
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack completely. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container to retain their freshness.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these delightful Eggless Oats Cranberry Almond Cookies as an afternoon snack with Punjabi-Style Espresso Coffee or Golden Detox Tea. These cookies also make a perfect addition to your kids’ lunchboxes or can be gifted to loved ones as a homemade treat.
Enjoy these cookies with your favorite warm beverage, or simply munch on them whenever you’re craving a quick sweet snack. These wholesome, delicious cookies will quickly become a household favorite!
