Vegan Ginger Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cvegan butter
softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ cpacked brown sugar
- ½ cmolasses
- 1 tbspvanilla extract
- 3 ¼ call purpose flour
- 1 tbspbaking soda
- ½ tspsalt
- 1 tbspground ginger
- 1 tbspcinnamon
- ½ tspnutmeg
- 1 csugar
for rolling
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the softened vegan butter and brown sugar together until creamy. Add the molasses and vanilla, and beat in until smooth. Scrape the sides as needed with a spatula.
- 3
Add 2 cups of flour to the bowl, then sprinkle the baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg on top of the flour. Mix on low speed to combine. Now add the remaining 1 1/4 cups flour and mix until incorporated. The dough will be quite thick, but not dry.
- 4
Fill a small bowl with the cup of sugar for rolling.
- 5
Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough for large cookies (1 tablespoon for small cookies), roll into a ball, then roll each ball in the sugar until completely coated.
- 6
Place on the prepared baking sheets, and bake for 11-12 minutes, until they begin to crack on top. They will look very soft, but they firm up a lot as they cool. If you over bake, they will be crispy.
- 7
Let cool for 10-15 minutes, then enjoy!
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About this Recipe
Craving those deeply spiced, perfectly chewy holiday cookies but need a vegan option? These Vegan Ginger Cookies are your answer, delivering all the classic warmth and cheer with an irresistible crisp sugar coating.
What sets these ginger cookies apart is their incredible balance of rich molasses and a generous blend of warm winter spices, all coming together effortlessly in a single bowl. The simple technique of coating them in sugar creates that signature crackled, crisp exterior that perfectly complements their soft, chewy interior.
Prepare yourself for a truly delightful cookie experience. Each bite of these molasses cookies offers a comforting embrace of ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, deepened by the complex sweetness of molasses. The texture is wonderfully chewy in the center, contrasted beautifully by the sparkling, slightly crunchy sugar crust. These cookies are a joy to make, promising a festive aroma that fills your kitchen and a batch of irresistible treats perfect for sharing.
While the classic spice blend of ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg creates the quintessential flavor, you can subtly adjust the warmth. Consider adding a pinch of ground cloves or allspice for a slightly different aromatic profile. For the sugar coating, granulated sugar creates a bright sparkle, but you could experiment with turbinado sugar for a coarser, more rustic crunch.
These holiday cookies are perfect for festive gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of tea or coffee on a chilly evening. Their inviting aroma and classic taste make them a staple for any winter celebration.