Vegan Gingerbread Cookies with Molasses Glaze

These vegan gingerbread cookies are soft and chewy, with a perfectly balanced sweetness and spice. The molasses glaze adds a delicious finishing touch that takes these cookies to the next level.

Gingerbread cookies are a classic holiday treat, but they can be tricky to make vegan. Traditional recipes often rely on eggs and butter, which can be difficult to replace. This recipe uses a combination of plant-based butter and molasses to create a dough that is just as delicious and flavorful as the traditional version. The molasses glaze is also vegan, and it adds a touch of sweetness and shine to the cookies.

Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) vegan butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the molasses and vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Form the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Why It Works

• The combination of plant-based butter and molasses creates a dough that is soft and chewy, with a perfectly balanced sweetness and spice.
• The molasses glaze adds a delicious finishing touch that takes these cookies to the next level.