Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted) or vegan butter
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
• Optional: Vegan royal icing for decorating

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, brown sugar, molasses, and almond milk until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky, you can add a little more flour.
5. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.
6. Roll and Cut: After chilling, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
8. Decorate: Once cooled, decorate with vegan royal icing if desired.

These Vegan Christmas Cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends during the holiday season!