With the cooler temperatures and the holidays around the corner it is time to start thinking of those traditional classic baked goods, candies and treats. When striving to stay on a Vegan diet it can seem like none of your childhood favorites are possible, but here is one easy to create and delicious exception in these Vegan Gingerbread Cookies.

Not only do they give you the traditional flavor of gingerbread but they also allow you to stay within your dietary restrictions. These easy and tasty cookies are sure to become a household favorite for years to come.

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:

2 Cups Almond Flour
1 Cup Vegan Granulated Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
2 Tablespoons Ground Ginger
1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 Cup Coconut Oil
1/4 Cup Pure Maple Syrup
1/4 Vanilla Almond Milk

Directions:

1. In a small bowl sift together flour, salt, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl blend together sugar, coconut oil, maple syrup and almond milk until well blended.
3. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet until well mixed.
4. Lightly flour clean surface and roll dough out. The thinner dough will result in a crispy cookie,
5. Thicker dough will result in a chewy cookie. Dough will be slightly wet/sticky so you may need to spray rolling pin with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
6. Cut into desired shape and lift onto ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 7-8 minutes at 350 degrees.

These cookies are an excellent cookie jar favorite for the holiday season but are light enough to have year round for the entire family.

Although the recipe uses almond flour and almond milk, it has been made with traditional all-purpose flour and wheat flour with great results. Rice flour did not produce the preferred texture, so I do not recommend it as a substitute if you are also looking for gluten free cookies. Enjoy these Vegan Gingerbread Cookies with your favorite warm winter beverage today!

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Are you looking for a great Christmas Gingerbread Cookies recipe?  You can make super cute Gingerbread Men or Women or use other Christmas cookie cutter shapes such as a bell, tree or even a candy cane!  This recipe is sure to be a huge hit.

Christmas Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:
1 package Butterscotch Pudding (cook and serve)
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar
1 Egg
1 1/2 cup Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 1/2 tsp Ginger
1 tsp Cinnamon
Icing Ingredients:
1 Egg Whites
1/4 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Powdered Sugar

Directions:

1. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger and cinnamon and set aside.
2. Cream butterscotch pudding mix, butter and brown sugar.
3. Add egg and mix.
4. Add in flour mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Cover and chill dough for about an hour until firm.
6. Divide mixture in half, place one half Wrapped back in refrigerator.
7. Prepare baking sheets with cooking spray or parchment paper.
8. Flour work area and rolling pin and roll out dough to 1/8″ thickness.
9. Cut out with cookie cutter and remove scraps.
10. Transfer cookies to baking sheets using spatula. Leave several inches between cookies.
11. Roll scrap dough and cut remaining cookies.
12. Bake in 350 degree oven about 10 minutes (watch for edges to begin to turn lightly brown).
13. Leave on cookie sheet for several minutes before moving to cooling rack.
14. Combine the egg whites and vanilla and beat until bubbly.
15. Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until all sugar is incorporated.
16. Beat on high until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks.
17. Transfer icing to pastry bag.
18. Pipe the line pattern on cookies.
19. Wait at least several hours for icing to set.
20. Enjoy!

Christmas Gingerbread Cookies can be made in many shapes.  Which did you pick?

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