Description
Soft yet slightly chewy vegan gingerbread cookies, perfectly spiced and topped with a sweet, glossy maple glaze for the ultimate holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/3 cup (70g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) molasses
- 1/2 cup (115g) plant-based butter
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) non-dairy milk (almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) pure maple syrup
- 1–2 teaspoons non-dairy milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves.
- In another bowl, beat plant-based butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in molasses, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Add more flour if the dough feels too sticky.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Use cookie cutters to create shapes and place them on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly firm but the centers are still soft. Let cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, and non-dairy milk until smooth to prepare the glaze.
- Drizzle or pipe the glaze over the cooled cookies and let it set for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
[‘Chill the dough to make it easier to roll and cut into shapes.’, ‘Use fresh spices for maximum flavor.’, ‘Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and chewy.’, ‘Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more non-dairy milk or powdered sugar as needed.’, ‘Decorate with sprinkles, edible glitter, or crushed nuts for a personalized touch.’]
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12
- Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 1
Keywords: vegan, gingerbread cookies, maple glaze, holiday dessert, plant-based, festive cookies