Winter Warmth Ginger Spice (Print Version)
Soft, chewy vegan treats flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses ideal for winter warmth.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons ground ginger
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 3/4 cup coconut oil, melted (or vegan butter)
09 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
11 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Rolling
13 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted coconut oil, brown sugar, molasses, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add dry ingredients into wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, then coat each in granulated sugar.
06 - Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Bake for 11 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft.
08 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They're naturally vegan but taste indulgent enough that no one will notice what's missing.
- The molasses and ginger combination fills your whole kitchen with a smell that makes people linger near the cooling racks.
- They stay soft for days if you actually manage not to eat them all first.
02 -
- Underbaking these cookies is not a mistake—it's the secret to that soft, chewy center that makes people ask if they're homemade.
- Don't substitute molasses with honey or maple syrup; molasses brings a deep flavor that nothing else can replicate.
03 -
- Measure your flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling it off instead of scooping directly from the bag—this prevents packing and keeps your cookies tender.
- Room temperature matters less here than with butter-based cookies, but if your coconut oil is very warm, let it cool for a few minutes before mixing so it doesn't cook the applesauce.