If you love spicy vegan gingersnap cookies and uber-chocolatey vegan death by chocolate cookies, you will adore these vegan chocolate ginger cookies. They are loaded with spicy, gingery flavor in each bite but they also have the deliciousness of chocolate mixed in. These are so easy to make too, and they are the perfect vegan cookies for Santa–or for anyone with a sweet tooth. Try ’em this Christmas and be sure to make a few extra!
Why you will love these cookies
Spicy, chocolatey and full of delicious flavor. Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger add so much deliciousness to these vegan chocolate gingerbread cookies, and that flavor is enhanced by molasses and two hits of chocolate, from cacao powder and vegan chocolate chips. Take minutes to make. The gingerbread cookie batter is so easy to put together. Anyone can make this cookie recipe, regardless of how skilled you are. Be sure to follow instructions for best results. They will be loved by kids and adults. With the chocolate and the spices there is something here for everyone.
Ingredients
Unbleached all purpose flour Baking soda Cocoa powder Ground spices: ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Sugar Unsulfured molasses. Molasses + ginger is a ridiculously wonderful combination. Flax meal. This serves as the egg substitute in the recipe. Vegan butter. Melt the butter before using. Neutral oil. Like avocado oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, etc. Sugar. I use cane sugar, but coconut sugar is great too. You can use turbinado sugar for rolling the cookies, because it remains whole and creates a pretty look. I didn’t have any so I used coconut sugar. Vegan chocolate chips. You can also use vegan white chocolate chips for a different deliciousness.
How to make vegan chocolate ginger cookies
- After the cookies have cooled on the baking sheet for 15 minutes transfer them to a wire rack using a spatula and allow them to cool completely.
Storage instructions
The vegan chocolate ginger cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for two weeks. For longer storage keep in fridge for up to two months. Check to get new recipe updates by email.