Soft Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
These soft vegan gingerbread cookies are warmly spiced, lightly chewy in the middle, and just crisp at the edges. Made with gingerbread spice mix, agave, and maple syrup, they stay tender for days—perfect for holiday baking, cookie boxes, or a cozy afternoon with tea.
Gingerbread dough Instructions
- Prepare the vegan egg replacer according to the package instructions (using the amount listed). Let it sit for a minute to thicken.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened vegan butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Mix in the agave syrup, maple syrup, and prepared egg replacer until smooth.
- Add the gingerbread spice mix, baking powder, and a pinch of salt (optional but recommended). Mix briefly.
- Add the flour and mix until you get a soft, slightly sticky dough. Shape into a disc, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Shaping and baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- For cut-out cookies: roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 6–7mm thickness, then cut into shapes.
- For round cookies: roll the dough into small balls (about 20–25g each) and lightly flatten on the tray.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes. For softer cookies, pull them out when they look set but are still a bit soft in the center.
- Cool on the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar once fully cool.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Chilling makes the dough easier to handle and helps the cookies keep their shape.
- If the dough feels very sticky, dust with a little flour while rolling (don’t add too much or they’ll turn dry).
- For extra soft cookies, bake closer to 12 minutes and let them finish setting on the tray.
- Gingerbread spice mixes vary—if yours is mild, you can add an extra teaspoon next time.
- These cookies soften even more after a day in a sealed container (in a good way).
Equipment Needed
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Kitchen Scale
- Plastic Wrap
- Oven
- Sheet Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Rolling Pin
- Knife
- Cooling Rack
- Sieve
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