I know many of you are sad to see the end of summer but this is my favourite time of year! I can’t wait for the cold crisp air of autumn and winter so I can cosy up inside and bake to my heart’s content.
This Gluten-free Gingerbread recipe is the perfect recipe to cosy up with and is also vegan/dairy-free.
📖 Recipe
Gluten-free Gingerbread Cookies
Yield:
20
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Gluten-free gingerbread. Perfect for a festive afternoon tea. Delicious, comforting and vegan too.
Ingredients
- 350 g gluten-free plain flour, sifted
- ¼ tsp of xanthan gum
- 1 tsp bicarbonate soda
- 1 tsp ground mixed spice (or pumpkin spice)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 130 g vegan spread
- 180 g coconut sugar
- 3 tbsp molasses
- 1 flax egg, 1 tbsp flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp of water
- Optional: Vegan royal icing
Instructions
- Mix the flour, bicarbonate of soda and spices in a food processor until well combined. Sift into a bowl and discard any leftover lumps. Return to the food processor and mix with the butter and brown sugar until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir the molasses with the flax egg and mix with the flour mixture until it clumps together to form dough. If it's too dry, add a little water or dairy-free milk.
- Tip the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly until smooth. Wrap in cling film and leave in the fridge for half an hour. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180c / 350f and line two baking trays with greaseproof paper.
- Roll the dough out to about ½ cm thickness (it will expand in the oven) and use a cookie cutter to cut shapes before adding them to the baking tray.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Leave to cool completely on the tray before icing.
- Once cooled, decorate as desired!
Nutrition Information
Yield 20 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 125Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 9mgSodium 9mgCarbohydrates 26gFiber 1gSugar 13gProtein 2g
FoodNerd says
These look great! I love the Chai flavour! Would be perfect for my Virtual Bake Sale for Macmillan Cancer Support- check it out here http://www.foodnerd4life.com/virtual-bake-sale-2014/
FoodNerd x
Vicky says
These are so cute Aimee! I love gingerbread, these must taste extra special with the chai powder as well!
Katie @ Produce on Parade says
So, I definitely think we are food/winter-loving soulmates! These are the most darling cookies, I absolutely must try them! Pinned! :)