Description
Delicious vegan gingerbread cookies that are perfect for the holidays or any time you crave something sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cup almond flour
- 5 tablespoons tapioca flour
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly oil the paper with cooking oil spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, tapioca flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and molasses. Stir with a rubber spatula, or knead with your hands to form a consistent cookie dough ball. The dough should be sticky but easy to combine into a ball.
- Set the dough aside for 10 minutes to rest. This makes it easier to work with.
- Place a large piece of parchment paper on your work surface. Put the cookie dough in the center and cover with another piece of parchment paper on top.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough between the papers. Roll to about 1/4-inch thick for soft, chewy cookies. Roll thinner for crispier cookies.
- Use a gingerbread cookie cutter to cut out shapes and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.
- Gather the leftover dough scraps, reform into a ball, and repeat the rolling and cutting process until all dough is used.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes at 350°F (180°C) until just golden brown for a soft, chewy center. Bake for 10-11 minutes for darker, crispier cookies.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Decorate with vegan royal icing if desired once cookies are completely cooled.
Notes
- This recipe can be easily customized by adding your favorite spices or icing.
- For a less grittier texture, use finely ground almond flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg