Ginger Cookies

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, these cookies will fill your house with the warm aromas of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest. These delicious cookies are perfect to enjoy with a hot drink, or even to make as a gift for a loved one.

Inspired by the ginger cookie recipe by Loving It Vegan

Total time
30 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegan butter or unsalted margarine
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup agave syrup, or maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour (We like to use half wholemeal flour for extra chewiness and extra nutrients)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 2 to 3 tbsp plant milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the vegan butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add your sweetener and vanilla, and mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of plant-based milk and mix until a firm dough forms that holds together but is not too wet. If it’s still too dry, add another tablespoon of plant milk.
  6. Roll the dough into about 20 walnut-sized balls.
  7. Place the balls on your baking sheet, leaving space between each one, and flatten them slightly with a spoon.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes for soft cookies or 14–15 minutes for very crispy ones.
  9. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them. They will get firmer as they cool.
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