Vegan Ginger Molasses Cookies

Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of these soft and chewy Vegan Ginger Molasses Cookies—perfect for holiday baking or as a cozy treat any time of year. Made with fragrant ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, these cookies are naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and molasses for a rich, caramel-like depth of flavor. The addition of unsweetened applesauce keeps them moist and tender, while rolling the dough in granulated sugar lends a delightful sparkle and crunch to every bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, these dairy- and egg-free cookies are as easy to make as they are irresistible. Serve them with a steaming cup of tea, or package them up for the ultimate plant-based gift!

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Vegan butter, softened
• 1 cup Coconut sugar
• 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (for rolling, optional)

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 until well combined.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the vegan butter and coconut sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.

Step 4

Add the applesauce, molasses, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until everything is fully combined.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, portion out the cookie dough and roll each portion into a ball.

Step 7

If desired, roll each cookie ball in granulated sugar before placing it onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(811.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3125.1

Total Fat 96.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2653.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 550.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 362.6g
Protein 25.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 234.7mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 1509.6mg	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: 27.4%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 69.5%