Holiday Glow Ginger Spice (Print Version)
Warmly spiced treat with ginger and holiday flair, ideal for cozy winter occasions.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1½ teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
05 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - ½ cup coconut oil, melted
09 - ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
10 - ¼ cup unsulphured molasses
11 - 3 tablespoons plant-based milk
12 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
13 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix the melted coconut oil and brown sugar until smooth. Add the molasses, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract; whisk until fully combined.
04 - Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
05 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in granulated sugar.
06 - Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently flatten each ball slightly with your palm.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the tops crackle.
08 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These cookies stay chewy for days thanks to the coconut oil and molasses magic
- The crackled tops make them look like you spent hours on something that took 30 minutes
- Theyre perfect for anyone avoiding dairy but still wanting that cozy holiday cookie experience
02 -
- These cookies might look underbaked when you take them out, but they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet
- The dough becomes easier to handle after chilling for 15 minutes if its too sticky to roll
- Room temperature ingredients help everything incorporate more smoothly
03 -
- Press the sugar coated dough balls with the bottom of a glass for uniform thickness
- Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even browning