Easy, addictive and vegan - who knew?

I know I write this often, but I've found, yet again, my favorite cookie!  This time, it's different.  It's real and it's awesome!  First off, it combines chocolate, oatmeal and walnuts.  Need I continue?  Secondly, it's vegan, which mean it avoids the foods I know I am allergic to, so it's a pleasure to eat.  And thirdly - it's a pleasure to eat!  Try them.  The only "different" ingredient would be coconut oil, but I find most natural food stores carry coconut oil because of the currenthealth benefits" it provides. It's a bit expensive, but splurge - you are worth it!  And I'd love to hear your feedback :-)

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut oil
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 ½ cups flour
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ⅓ cup boiling water
• 2 cups rolled oats
• ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
• ¾ cup chocolate chips (vegan)

Directions

1. Beat coconut oil until soft. Add sugars and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Add flour and salt and mix well.
2. Dissolve baking soda in boiling water. Blend into mixture. Stir in the rolled oats, nuts and chocolate chips.
3. Drop 1 tablespoon amount on a lined baking sheet and separate about an inch apart.  You can also indent them with a fork. Bake at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes.
4. Done.