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Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth!

Delightful Vegan Gingerbread Cookies, soft and chewy, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda A leavening agent that helps achieve a fluffy texture.
  • 0.25 tsp Salt Enhances flavor, balancing the sweetness.
  • 2 tsp Ground Ginger Delivers warmth and spiciness.
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Imparts the classic gingerbread taste.
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Nutmeg Optional but enhances the flavor.
  • 0.25 cup Vegan Butter Softened coconut oil can be used as an alternative.
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Sugar Natural sweetener with caramel notes.
  • 0.33 cup Molasses Essential for moisture and deep flavor.
  • 1 each Flax Egg Mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water.
  • Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting.
For Decorating (Optional)
  • Royal Icing For intricate decorations.
  • Cocoa Powder For dusting.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of hot water. Let sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. Combine the dry ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 0.25 tsp salt, 2 tsp ground ginger, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Beat together 0.25 cup vegan butter and 0.5 cup coconut sugar until smooth, then add molasses and the prepared flax egg.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a slightly sticky dough forms.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour wrapped in foil or plastic wrap.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Roll out the chilled dough to about 0.2-inch thickness on a floured surface.
  8. Cut shapes from the rolled dough using festive cookie cutters and transfer to the baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are slightly browned.
  10. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chill the dough for a firmer texture; maintain freshness by storing in an airtight container.

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