Grandpa's Easy Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

Grandpa's Easy Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    11

These gingerbread cookies are a delightful surprise, boasting a perfect balance of spice and sweetness with a tender, bakery-quality texture. The best part? They're completely vegan, making them a treat everyone can enjoy. Get ready to fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of the holidays!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    32 g
  • Cholesterol
    1 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    142 mg
  • Sugar
    14 g
  • Fat
    2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large bowl, combine the molasses, brown sugar, and shortening. Using an electric mixer, beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gradually add the cold water, blending until fully incorporated. (Note: Some separation of the shortening may occur, which is perfectly normal.)

02

Step

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, and salt. This ensures an even distribution of spices throughout the dough.

03

Step

Gradually add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture, blending until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be soft and pliable. Divide the dough into two equal balls, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes to chill.

04

Step

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

05

Step

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one ball of chilled dough to a thickness of either 1/4 inch for crispier cookies or 1/2 inch for softer, chewier cookies. Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes, placing the cookies about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.

06

Step

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are firm and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and immediately transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or enjoying.

For a richer flavor, use dark molasses.
Chilling the dough is essential for preventing the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
Feel free to experiment with different spices, such as cardamom or nutmeg, to customize the flavor profile.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Lucious Feil

    My family loved these!

  • Mona Rowe

    I was skeptical about vegan gingerbread, but these are amazing!

  • Julianne Hahn

    This recipe is a keeper!

  • Camille Fisher

    I rolled them thicker for softer cookies and they were delicious!

  • Isidro Donnelly

    These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids helped!

  • Dusty Jacobi

    The spices are perfectly balanced in this recipe.

  • Nathanial Sporer

    I added a little orange zest to the dough for extra flavor and it was fantastic.

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