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Vegan Cowboy Cookies Mix in a Jar
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Vegan Cowboy Cookies Mix in a Jar

This Vegan Cowboy Cookies Mix in a Jar combines oats, flour, coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans into a layered dry mix that can be stored or gifted. When ready, the dry ingredients are combined with applesauce, oil, and vanilla to form a dough. The cookies bake into chewy-textured treats with rich flavors from coconut and chocolate, while pecans add crunch. This recipe offers a convenient way to prepare vegan cookies from a mix.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 193 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan

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

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  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, soda, salt and 1/4 cup sugar. Whisk well and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Close the lid. Add instructions and store.
Bake the cookies: (Instructions on the Jar)
  1. 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)
  2. Add applesauce, 1/3 cup oil and vanilla extract and whisk them in the center to mix a bit.
  3. 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.  
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a sheet with parchment. Make flat discs of the dough and place on the baking sheet. 
  5. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193

% 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.