Vegan Classic Ginger Cookies

Warm, spiced, and irresistibly chewy, these Vegan Classic Ginger Cookies are a plant-based twist on a timeless holiday favorite. Featuring fragrant ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies boast bold, nostalgic flavors perfectly balanced with the richness of molasses and the subtle sweetness of unsweetened applesauce. The dough, rolled in granulated sugar, creates a glistening finish and a satisfying crisp edge, while the soft centers make each bite utterly indulgent. Ready in just 30 minutes, these cookies are simple to make yet impressive enough for any occasion. Whether you're embracing a vegan lifestyle or simply seeking the ultimate dairy-free holiday treat, these ginger cookies are a must-bake and pair beautifully with a cup of spiced tea or hot cocoa.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Vegan butter, softened
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened vegan butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the molasses, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, and beat until well combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 6

Place the granulated sugar in a small bowl. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls.

Step 7

Roll each dough ball in the granulated sugar to coat, then place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. The cookies will firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Enjoy these delightful Vegan Classic Ginger Cookies with a warm beverage or share them with friends and family!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(831.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3396.2

Total Fat 143.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3077.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 492.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 257.5g
Protein 31.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 363.6mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 1769.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 58.1%