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Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
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Classic vegan gingerbread cookies with warm spices, perfect for holiday baking and decorating.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup molasses (unsulphured, not blackstrap)
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1–2 tbsp dairy-free milk (if dough is too dry)

Instructions

  1. Ensure your vegan butter is at room temperature and soft. In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened vegan butter and packed dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Stir in the molasses and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms. If the dough seems too dry and crumbly, add dairy-free milk one tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
  5. Gather the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to allow it to firm up, which will make rolling easier.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  7. On a lightly floured surface (you can also roll between two sheets of parchment paper), roll out a portion of the chilled dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
  8. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Carefully transfer the cut cookies to the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1/2 inch space between them. Re-roll any dough scraps.
  9. Bake for 8-12 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of your cookies, until the edges are lightly firm.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, they are ready to decorate with vegan icing or enjoy plain.

Notes

    Find it online: https://www.masterthecook.com/vegan-gingerbread-cookies/