Grandpa's Easy Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine molasses, brown sugar, and shortening in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add cold water and blend until smooth. (Shortening may separate a bit; this is fine.)'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to molasses mixture, blending until incorporated and dough is soft. Shape dough into 2 balls and place in the refrigerator until chilled, 10 to 15 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Working in batches, place one ball of chilled dough on a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/4-inch thickness, or 1/2-inch thickness for softer cookies. Cut out cookies with desired cookie cutters and place 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake cookies in the preheated oven until edges are firm, 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack immediately after baking to cool. Allow to cool completely if frosting.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (36 servings total)