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Servings: 8
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Men:
- ¼ cup vegan butter
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup unsulphured molasses
- 1 flax egg 1 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons hot water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
For the Decorating Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoons soy milk
- Christmas Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180ºC (350°F) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the vegan butter and light brown sugar together until smooth. Add the molasses, vanilla extract, and prepared flax egg, and mix until fully combined.¼ cup vegan butter, ⅓ cup unsulphured molasses, 1 flax egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup light brown sugar
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a thick dough forms. It may appear crumbly, but it will come together as you roll it out.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground ginger, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- Generously flour your hands and work surface. Roll the dough to about ¼ inch thick, and use a floured cookie cutter to cut out gingerbread men or other shapes. Place the cutouts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gather the scraps, re-roll, and cut additional cookies as needed.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are just set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To Decorate:
- ix the powdered sugar, soy milk, and vanilla extract until thick and sticky.1 cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoons soy milk
- Dip the cookies into the frosting or use a piping bag for more precise decorating. Add sprinkles immediately after frosting, then allow the decorations to set before serving. Enjoy!Christmas Sprinkles
Notes
- Chill the Dough for Ease: If the dough feels too soft or sticky, pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes. This makes rolling and cutting much easier.
- Keep the Dough Even: Roll the dough to a consistent ¼ inch thickness to ensure even baking and prevent some cookies from overbaking.
- Use Fresh Spices: For the best flavor, ensure your ginger, cinnamon, and cloves are fresh and aromatic.
- Work Quickly: Flour your work surface and hands to prevent sticking, and work swiftly to keep the dough at the right temperature.
- Frosting Tip: If your frosting feels too thin, add a little more powdered sugar. Too thick? Add a tiny splash of soy milk.
- Cool Completely: Always let the cookies cool fully before decorating to avoid the frosting melting or sliding off.
- Batch Baking: If you’re making multiple trays, bake one tray at a time to ensure even heat distribution.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
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