Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

VEGAN OATMEAL COOKIES

1/2 Cup Unbleached All Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 Cup Margarine
3/4 Turbanado (raw) Sugar
2 Tablespoons Molasses
1 Mashed, Ripe Banana
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Cups Oatmeal (regular, not quick)
1 teaspoon Cinnamon (use when adding dried fruit, not chocolate)
1/2 Cup Dried Apricots (chopped) or Raisins (optional)
1/2 Cup Pure, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Pieces (optional – but oh so good)

Method

Melt the butter and in a large bowl, cream the sugar, salt and banana.

Add the molasses and cinnamon (if using) and mix well.

Incorporate the baking powder and soda, oatmeal and flour.

Drop by tablespoonfuls to a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake at 350º for 8 – 10 minutes or until golden.

Remove from sheet and cool on a rack.