Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies (vegan)
I love the holiday season because that means cookies galore! Christmas is just around the corner and if you are looking for a great cookie recipe, these chewy ginger molasses cookies are incredible! It’s soft and chewy with a hint of ginger spice. It’s the cookie that just screams Christmas.
You can taste the bold, dark molasses in these cookies. I used unsulphured blackstrap molasses, but you can use regular as well. These cookies are so cozy and perfect for your holiday parties. They are vegan and so easy to make. You can also use the dough and make them into gingerbread cookie cutouts too. Remember to chill the dough, because it is crucial in getting the right texture and flavor.
If you have ginger and molasses on hand, these are a must make this holiday season. They are so delicious, lightly sweetened, and addicting. The cracks on top are my favorite! Tag me @nutsaboutgreens on Instagram so I can see your creations!
Vegan Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1/2 cup pure organic cane sugar, plus more for rolling
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar (or regular brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses (I used blackstrap)
- 2 Tbsp almond milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon ,cloves, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine.
- In the bowl of your stand up mixer (I use a KitchenAid), add the vegan butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Beat with the paddle attachment for 1-2 minutes until creamy and well combined.
- Add the molasses, milk, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
- Slowly and gradually add the dry ingredients into the bowl and beat on low until everything is combined. Cover and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight. This helps with the flavor and makes it easier to work with the dough.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Fill a small bowl with organic cane sugar.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls (about 1.5 tablespoons) and roll each ball around in the sugar until completely coated. Place them on the baking sheet. Flatten each cookie with your palm. Alternatively, you can just leave it in balls if you want a thicker cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes (I did 9 minutes), until the cookies begin to crack on top. Don’t over bake! Remove and let it cool on the pan for 15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. They will firm up some as they cool. Enjoy!
Love molasses and they look SO GOOD! Especially for vegan cookies 🙂