Licorice Oat Cookies (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
These cookies have a rustic texture and a subtle licorice flavor that gradually develops as you eat them. They're simple pantry cookies that go great with tea or coffee and require only a few ingredients.
The oats provide a hearty texture, while the flax egg keeps everything tender. They are the type of cookie that is comforting rather than excessively sweet.
Licorice Oat Cookies
⏱️ Time & Prep
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 12 cookies
Ingredients
- 1½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup erythritol
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp licorice powder (or finely grated licorice root)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup unsweetened plant milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Mix the flaxseed and water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Place 1 cup of the oats in a blender and pulse a few times until a coarse flour forms. Leave the remaining ½ cup of oats whole.
- In a large bowl, combine the blended oats, whole oats, erythritol, licorice powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the flax egg, plant milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until a thick dough forms.
- Let the dough rest for 5 minutes so the oats can absorb some moisture.
- Shape into 12 cookies and place them on the prepared baking tray. Flatten slightly with your hand.
- Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely before serving. They will firm up as they cool.
Notes & Variations
- Add 1 tsp cinnamon for extra warmth.
- A tablespoon of chopped walnuts adds crunch.
- For softer cookies, stir in 2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce.
- For a stronger licorice flavor, add an extra teaspoon of licorice powder.
Nutrition (per cookie)
| Nutrient | Per Cookie |
|---|---|
| Calories | 58 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 9 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
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