Winter Warmth Cinnamon Drift (Print Version)
Soft, spiced vegan delights with cinnamon and ginger for cozy winter moments.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 tsp ground ginger
05 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
06 - 1/4 tsp ground cloves
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
09 - 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
10 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
11 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
12 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Topping
13 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
14 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, melted coconut oil, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
05 - In a small bowl, mix the optional topping sugar and cinnamon.
06 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and if desired, roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar topping.
07 - Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball with your palm.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and tops look dry.
09 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The texture walks this perfect line between chewy and soft, like a warm blanket you can eat
- They accidentally convert people who swear theyd never enjoy a vegan dessert
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- Underbaking by about one minute makes all the difference between soft cookies and hard ones
- Room temperature coconut oil incorporates better than cold or hot melted oil
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform sizing and even baking every time