The Vegan Soft Molasses Cookies are healthy & tasty. They are prepared in 30 minutes, so they are good to prepare as a festive dessert or holiday treat. They contain all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, salt, unsalted vegan butter, granulated sugar, flaxseed egg, molasses, and dark brown sugar. Vegan Soft Molasses Cookies are served with vegan hot chocolate, cinnamon almond milk latte, fresh vegan brownies, and ginger tea.
STATS:
- Total time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Serving size: 1 cookie
- Cooking time: 12 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 24 cookies
- Course: Dessert
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Baking sheets
- Mixing bowls
- Electric hand mixer
- Baking paper
- Cookie scoop
- Wire cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp baking soda
- Quarter cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup softened unsalted vegan butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Quarter tsp salt
- 3 tbsp water
- Quarter cup molasses
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
ROLLING:
- Quarter cup granulated sugar
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- Utilize all-purpose flour to prepare these vegan molasses cookies, and it will provide a soft & tender texture. It will also hold all the ingredients together and help the cookies maintain their shape while baking. We would also utilize whole-wheat pastry flour instead if required, but the cookies may have a slightly denser texture.
BAKING SODA:
Include baking soda to help the cookies rise & spread during baking. It will provide a soft & chewy center with beautifully cracked tops. We would also utilize an appropriate amount of baking powder instead if required, although the final texture may be different.
GROUND CINNAMON:
- Add ground cinnamon to provide a warm, sweet & comforting flavor. It will also complement the rich taste of molasses and make these cookies especially delicious during the colder months. We would also utilize pumpkin pie spice instead if required.
GROUND GINGER:
- Utilize ground ginger to provide a slightly spicy & warming flavor. It will also give the cookies their classic gingerbread-like taste and balance the sweetness of the sugar. We would also utilize freshly grated ginger instead if required, using a smaller amount.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, cover the sheets with baking paper & warm the oven to 350°F.
- Mix one tbsp ground flaxseed & water in a bowl for five minutes.
- Whisk baking soda, all-purpose flour, salt, ginger, cloves, & cinnamon in the bowl.
- Then, in a large container, beat softened vegan butter with one cup granulated sugar for three minutes.
- Include the prepared flaxseed egg, molasses, and dark brown sugar properly.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture slowly to get the soft cookie dough.
- Take 1½ of the dough to make balls and repeat the step with the leftover dough.
- Put a quarter cup of granulated sugar in the bowl and roll the balls in it to coat evenly.
- Now, place the coated balls on the sheets with a 2-inch distance and bake them for 12 minutes.
- Lastly, leave the cookies for five minutes & put them completely on the wire rack, then serve.
TIPS:
- Add the soft butter to prepare the light & fluffy cookie dough.
- Avoid baking the cookies for extra time so they remain soft & chewy.
- Make the flaxseed egg by mixing water and flaxseed until the mixture thickens.
- Properly cool the cookies on the rack then serve or store them.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include the cookies in a closed box and store for seven days.
FREEZER:
- Include baking paper inside the cookie layers then put them in the box and freeze for three months.
FAQs:
Why mu cookies gets hard?
- The cookies get hard because you might add lots of flour or bake for long time.
Could I make the dough in advance?
- Yes, you can make the dough and store it in the fridge for 2 days.
Will we add the light molasses?
- Yes, we would easily add the light molasses but it will include light color & mild flavor.
Should we exclude cloves to make them?
- Yes, we would exclude cloves and add the nutmeg instead if required.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 1 g
Calcium: 10 mg
Protein: 2 g
Net carbs: 26 g
Iron: 1.3 mg
Total carbs: 27 g
Vitamin A: 50 IU
Sodium: 130 mg
Calories: 150 kcal
Potassium: 45 mg
