Jump To Recipeby Liz Thomson
December 7, 2023This post may contain affiliate links.
These delicious ginger cookies are soft and chewy with just the right amount of spice! They’re easy to make in one bowl and perfect for the holidays!
When the holidays roll around, there’s nothing I love more than a soft and chewy ginger cookie! I feel like these are such a perfect seasonal treat. They’re soft and pillowy with just the right amount of spice. They’re easy to make and you don’t need any fancy ingredients. I think you’ll love them! If you’re looking for more vegan holiday treats, try my vegan snickerdoodles.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Molasses– This is part of what gives these cookies a classic flavor. I used dark molasses but light molasses should work, too. I don’t recommend blackstrap molasses which is a bit too strong in flavor.
Oil– I used avocado oil but any neutral oil such as vegetable oil will work fine.
Brown sugar– Adds sweetness and moisture to the cookies while also providing a rich, caramel-like flavor. I used dark brown sugar but light brown sugar works well, too.
Applesauce– Acts as a substitute for some of the fat, adding moisture and helping to create a soft texture in the cookies. Be sure it’s unsweetened.
Ginger– Ground ginger gives these cookies their characteristic spicy and warm flavor.
Cinnamon– Adds a warm and sweet flavor that complements the ginger, contributing to the overall spiciness of the cookies.
Flour– These cookies use all-purpose flour. I haven’t tested them with a gluten-free substitute, but Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 flour typically gives the best results.
Baking soda– Acts as a leavening agent, helping the cookies rise and become light and fluffy.
Salt– Enhances the overall flavor of the cookies by balancing the sweetness and intensifying the other flavors.
Sugar– I like to roll the cookies in a little bit of raw sugar to add texture and sweetness.
Looking forward to making these. I wish the recipes had nutritional information.
I’m sorry the nutritional info wasn’t showing up! I’ve updated it so it should be there now. Thanks for letting me know!