Triple Ginger Molasses Soft Cookies. 100% Spelt. Vegan Recipe
These Vegan Triple Ginger Cookies are soft and chewy, filled with molasses, fresh, candied and powdered ginger.
Servings: 14
Ingredients
Wet:
- 1 Tablespoon flax seed meal
- 2 Tablespoons warm water
- 1/4 cup oil I use organic non gmo safflower oil or refined coconut, or use 2 tablespoons Applesauce
- 1/4 cup Fine sugar or powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons Blackstrap Molasses
Dry:
- 1.5 cups Spelt flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves powder
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1/4 cup crystallized/candied ginger chopped small
- Raw sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flaxmeal with 2 Tablespoons of water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the oil, molasses and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and all spices.
- Add the wet to dry. Add grated and candied ginger and mix.
- Press and mix into a dough. It will take 2-3 minutes to form a dough. Use hands if needed.
- The dough will be a non sticky, not too hard dough. Chill the dough for 15 minutes.
- Shape into flat disks. Press the disks into sugar and place on parchment lined sheet.
- Bake in pre-heated 350 degrees F / 180ºc for 12-13 minutes.
- The cookies will be slightly soft in the center to touch.
- Let them cool completely on the counter (15-20 minutes). they will harden as they cool.
- Store in an airtight container for a few days.
Notes
Notes:
Add a generous pinch more cinnamon and cloves and add some nutmeg, for a spicier version.
If you dont have candied ginger or fresh ginger or both, add a teaspoon more of ginger powder.
Add water by spraying some on the dough if the dough is too try and doesnt stick together. Nutritional values based on one serving
Add a generous pinch more cinnamon and cloves and add some nutmeg, for a spicier version.
If you dont have candied ginger or fresh ginger or both, add a teaspoon more of ginger powder.
Add water by spraying some on the dough if the dough is too try and doesnt stick together. Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.9mg