These vegan gingerbread cookies are just perfect for the holiday season! They’re festive, super easy to make, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. And aren’t they insanely cute? They are the perfect proof that plant-based baking can be just as delicious as the original!
Why This Recipe Works
I love Christmas baking! And gingerbread men are one of my favorites! These cookies are more than just a festive treat. They’re so much fun to make and they’re perfectly spiced with Christmas spices!
And they also make a cute little homemade gift for family and friends! Or surprise your neighbors or coworkers with a festive tin of these homemade gingerbread cookies.
They’re such a warm and aromatic treat that perfectly captures the spirit of holiday coziness. They just automatically make me think of cozy winter evenings by the fireplace.
They are super delicious! And they have the classic crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture that everyone loves about cookies.
The combination of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg creates that spicy-sweet taste that is typical for gingerbread. These cookies are the perfect proof that plant-based treats can be just as scrumptious and festive as their non-vegan counterparts.
Plus, they are so much fun to make, especially with kids. It’s a chance to get creative with cookie cutters and decorations like icing and ribbons. Or even use small candies to decorate them.
So, whether you’re an experienced baker or completely new to baking, these vegan gingerbread cookies are a must-try this winter! They will fill your kitchen with the flavors and warmth of the holidays and they are the perfect small gift.
The ingredient list for these vegan gingerbread men mostly contains spices and basic ingredients like flour and sugar. You should be able to find all of the ingredients in any regular grocery store. And the recipe is super easy and straight forward. All you need is two big bowls, a wooden spoon, and your oven. No electric mixer or blender required!
So roll up your sleeves, get out your cookie cutters, and make a large batch of these vegan gingerbread cookies! A holiday tradition made vegan…
Ingredients & Subsitutions
- Flour – I used all-purpose flour. I haven’t tried this recipe with any other kind of flour yet.
- Baking Powder
- Spices – cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and nutmeg.
- Salt – a pinch of salt enhances the flavor.
- a Flax Egg – ground flaxseeds soaked in water are the perfect egg replacement in this recipe.
- Almond Butter – it gives these cookies a chewy texture.
- Brown Sugar
- Plant-based Milk – use unsweetened almond or soy milk.
How To Make This Recipe
1. Step: Prepare the flax egg by combining the ground flaxseeds with water in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
2. Step: In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl combine the wet ingredients and the brown sugar including the flax egg.
3. Step: Mix the dry and wet ingredients with a wooden spoon. Stir well. Then knead the dough with your hands.
4. Step: Form a ball and wrap it with plastic wrap. Store it in the fridge for about 1 1 /2 hours.
5. Step: Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough. Cut out the gingerbread men with a cookie cutter. I used a smaller and a bigger one.
6. Step: Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the gingerbread men on top. Leave some space in between.
7. Step: Bake for 10 minutes. Decorate with royal icing, sprinkles, and candy.
Storing
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, the cookies will last about 2-3 weeks.
Freezing
These cookies freeze really well. However, you should freeze them before you decorate them. After baking, make sure to let them cool off completely. Then you can freeze them in a freezer-safe container or in freezer bags.
You could also freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months. Let it chill in the fridge first and then transfer it to the freezer in a freezer bag. Don’t forget to label the bag, so you know what kind of cookie dough is in there.
Gluten-Free Version
I haven’t tried making these cookies gluten-free yet. But I think you could just replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. I’ve done this with other cookies and it worked quite well.
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Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds + 3 tablespoons water)
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup almond or soy milk
Instructions
- Prepare the flax egg by combining the ground flaxseeds with water in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In another bowl combine the wet ingredients and the brown sugar including the flax egg.
- Mix the dry and wet ingredients with a wooden spoon. Stir well. Then knead the dough with your hands.
- Form a ball and wrap it with plastic wrap. Store it in the fridge for about 1 1 /2 hours.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough. Cut out the gingerbread men with a cookie cutter. I used a smaller and a bigger one.
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the gingerbread men on top. Leave some space in between.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Decorate with royal icing, sprinkles, and candy.
Notes
- These gingerbread cookies freeze really well. However, you should freeze them before you decorate them. After baking, make sure to let them cool off completely. Then you can freeze them in a freezer-safe container or in freezer bags. You could also freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months.
- I haven’t tried making these cookies gluten-free yet. But I think you could just replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend. I’ve done this with other cookies and it worked quite well.
- If you can’t find ground flaxseeds, you can just buy whole flaxseeds and grind them in a highspeed blender.
Jane Harman
Great easy recipe with the flax egg and combining the ingredients without having to beat the butter into the flour like other gingerbread man recipes. I didn’t have almond butter and used Nuttlex instead. I softened it in the microwave first to make it easier to combine with the other wet ingredients.
I took the liberty of adding 4 tablespoons of golden syrup because I love it’s flavour!