Description
A festive holiday cookie recipe that is both vegan and gluten-free, perfect for inclusive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal (to make flax egg)
- 2 ½ Tbsp water (to make flax egg)
- 1/4 cup vegan butter (softened)
- 3 Tbsp molasses
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 ¼ – 1 ¾ cups gluten-free baking / pancake mix (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (ensure vegan-friendly as needed)
- 1 Tbsp melted vegan butter
- 1–2 Tbsp almond milk (or other milk of choice)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare flax egg by mixing flaxseed meal and water and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Add softened butter, molasses, almond butter, brown sugar, salt, spices, and baking soda. Beat on low with a mixer or whisk vigorously.
- Add gluten-free baking mix (or flour) and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined. Dough should hold its shape when pressed but not feel dry.
- Cover and chill dough for at least one hour (preferably overnight).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Roll out dough between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper, sprinkling with rice flour to prevent sticking.
- Cut out shapes with cookie cutters, then freeze for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer cookies to a baking sheet, leaving 2 inches for spreading.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Let rest on the pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Once cooled, decorate with frosting or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store covered at room temperature for several days or freeze for longer storage.
- Adjust flour amount as needed based on your gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan gingerbread cookies, gluten-free holiday treats, healthy Christmas desserts, dairy-free Christmas baking, easy gluten-free desserts