Dessert

Vegan Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Details Recipe

Name: Vegan Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Details Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 100g plain flour; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 200g whole or rolled oats; 120g caster sugar; 25g light brown sugar; 115g dairy-free butter; 35ml dairy-free milk; 20g dairy-free dark chocolate

ByHarper Ellington November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

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Introduction

These vegan oatmeal cookies are a delightful treat that combines chewy texture with warm cinnamon flavors. Perfectly shaped like bears and topped with dairy-free chocolate details, they make a fun and wholesome snack for any occasion.

The image shows five bear-shaped cookies with a rough, crumbly texture, each having two small round ears on top made from the same dough. The faces are decorated with small chocolate dots for eyes and a larger chocolate shape for the nose and mouth area. The cookies are placed on a piece of parchment paper on a cooling rack set on a white marbled surface dusted with flour. To the right, there is a glass bottle filled with milk, slightly blurred in the foreground. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

120g caster sugar
25g light brown sugar
115g dairy-free butter
35ml dairy-free milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
100g plain flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
200g whole or rolled oats
20g dairy-free dark chocolate

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C fan and line two baking trays with greaseproof paper. Set aside.
Step 2: In a bowl, cream together the caster sugar, light brown sugar, dairy-free butter, and dairy-free milk until light and creamy. Use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand-held whisk.
Step 3: Sieve in the baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, plain flour, and ground cinnamon. Fold in the oats gently.
Step 4: Check the mixture’s consistency by rolling some of it into a ball. It should be sticky and hold together. If it’s too dry, add a small splash more dairy-free milk.
Step 5: Form the bear shapes by rolling a larger ball weighing about 50g for the body, two smaller balls of 8g each for the ears, and one small ball of 5g for the nose. Press them together gently to create the bear shape.
Step 6: Place the shaped cookies onto the lined baking trays and press down slightly.
Step 7: Bake in the center of the oven for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
Step 8: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the tray. They will firm up to a chewy texture as they cool.
Step 9: To decorate, melt the dairy-free chocolate using a bain-marie or microwave. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
Step 10: Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag. Pipe two eyes and a nose onto each bear-shaped cookie. Chill in the fridge for the chocolate to set.
Step 11: Serve and enjoy your charming vegan oatmeal bear cookies!

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, try adding a handful of chopped nuts or dried fruit to the oatmeal mixture.
If you don’t have dairy-free butter, coconut oil works well as a substitute.
Use gluten-free flour if a gluten-free version is needed.
To make different animal shapes, simply adjust the size and number of dough balls accordingly.

Storage

Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the cookies for up to 2 months and thaw at room temperature before serving. If decorated with chocolate, keep them refrigerated to maintain the chocolate details.

How to Serve

A single large oatmeal cookie shaped like a bear's face rests on a sheet of parchment paper on top of a silver cooling rack, which is placed on a white marbled surface dusted with powdered sugar. The cookie has a rough, crumbly texture with two smaller round cookies positioned as ears on top. The bear's facial features include two small chocolate dots for eyes and a larger chocolate shape for the nose and mouth area in the center. To the right of the cookie, there is a white bottle of milk with some milk drops on the parchment paper. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular butter instead of dairy-free butter?

Yes, regular butter can be used if you are not vegan or dairy-sensitive, but it will change the recipe from vegan to non-vegan.

How can I melt chocolate without a bain-marie?

You can melt the chocolate in short bursts in the microwave, stirring every 15–20 seconds until smooth. Be careful not to overheat or burn the chocolate.