Vegan Cowboy Cookies Mix in a Jar
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Vegan Cowboy Cookies Mix in a Jar
Description
Vegan Cowboy Cookies Mix in a Jar is a practical approach to preparing a classic cookie with vegan-friendly ingredients. The jar layers dry components such as unbleached flour, oats, shredded coconut, vegan chocolate chips, brown sugar, and chopped pecans, along with spices like cinnamon. The layered presentation also serves as an instructional gift or a quick way to have cookie ingredients ready on hand.
To bake the cookies, the jar contents are combined with applesauce, vegetable oil, and optional vanilla extract. The mixture forms a crumbly dough that benefits from chilling to improve binding. Baking at 350°F produces cookies with chewy texture, infused with coconut and chocolate notes, balanced by the warm cinnamon and nutty pecans.
The finished cookies are a versatile treat suitable for vegan diets and can be served as a snack or dessert. Adjusting the amount of coconut or nuts can alter texture and flavor slightly, making the recipe adaptable. The inclusion of applesauce provides moisture and a subtle sweetness that replaces eggs.
Notes also address gluten-free and nut-free variations by swapping flours or omitting pecans, making the recipe customizable for dietary needs. The recipe yields sixteen cookies, fitting for sharing or storage.
Ingredients
Jar:
- 1 cup flour (I use unbleached white flour, See notes for gluten-free option)
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup oats
- 2/3 cup coconut use 1/2 cup for less coconutty, shredded
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips I use a mix of regular and mini size, vegan
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp pecans chopped
To make the Cookies:
- 1/4 cup applesauce + 1 tbsp
- 1/3 cup oil + 1 to 2 tbsp
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, salt and 1/4 cup sugar. Whisk well and set aside.
- In a 4 cup(32 oz) mason jar, add the oats, then add coconut, tap to settle, then add chocolate chips, then 1/2 cup sugar. Tap to settle. Add the flour mixture. Tap a couple of times to settle, so that there is space for the pecans. Add the chopped pecans. Add as many as you can.
- Close the lid. Add instructions and store.
Bake the cookies: (Instructions on the Jar)
- Empty the contents of the jar in a large bowl. Mix well to combine. Make a well a center. (see note if not making a jar)
- Add applesauce, 1/3 cup oil and vanilla extract and whisk them in the center to mix a bit.
- Then mix in with the dry ingredients. Press down and mix for a few seconds. Add a tbsp more oil if needed and mix in. The dough should start to come together even though crumbly. Chill the mixture for an hour for best results.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet with parchment. Make flat discs of the dough and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 11 to 13 mins, depending on size. Cool for 10 mins. Store on the counter for upto 2 days or refrigerate for longer.
Notes
- To prepare cookies directly, mix the dry ingredients first, adding extra pecans if desired before combining with wet ingredients.
- Use a gluten-free flour blend or a combination of rice flour, almond flour, and starch for a gluten-free version.
- Omit pecans for a nut-free variation; results may vary with texture.
- Substituting applesauce with smooth nut or sunflower butter may work but has not been fully tested.
- This recipe makes about 16 cookies.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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