Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

An awesome recipe to make plant based with the kids

 

Servings: 10

Total Time: 35 minutes

 

Ingredients: 

  • 1tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 140g dairy-free margarine
  • 100g dark muscovado sugar
  • 3tbsp golden syrup
  • 350g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1tbsp ground ginger
  • 2tsp ground cinnamon

 

Method:

    • Combine the flaxseed with 2½ tbsp water, and leave to thicken for 5 mins. Line two baking sheets with baking parchment. Melt the margarine, sugar and syrup in a pan over a low heat, then transfer to a medium bowl and leave to cool slightly. Stir in the flaxseed mix, then the flour, bicarb, spices and a pinch of salt until it comes together into a smooth dough. Chill for 30-45 mins until firm.
    • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. on a lightly floured surface roll the dough out to a 5mm thickness. Stamp out as many gingerbread people as you can, then re-roll the trimmings and continue until all the dough is used. Put on the sheets and bake for 12 mins until golden.
    • Leave to cool on the sheets for 10 mins, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Will keep in an airtight container for two weeks.