Vegan Dark Chocolate and Gogi Berry Oatmeal Cookies

By alyson mance • September 13, 2012 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: The more my boyfriend requests a batch of cookies, the less comfortable I feel having the buttery treats hanging around the apartment - working from home requires a lot of restraint in the snacking department. So this most recent batch is a vegan confection that's packed with antioxidants and heart-healthy oats. A compromise! - alyson mance

Makes 12 cookies

3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup applesauce
1 1/2 cup quick oats
heaping 1/2 cups dried goji berries
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and ginger into a small bowl. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine sugars, oil, vanilla and applesauce. Gradually add flour mixture and stir well. Mix in oats, berries and chocolate. Spoon onto greased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until cookie edges have browned and crisped. (They will still be soft in the middle). Transfer to a baking sheet to cool, and serve warm. Store any leftover cookies in the fridge.