Ginger Cookies- gluten free, soy free, vegan

14 steps · 45 min total

1. 01

   Preheat Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 02

   Line Baking Pans

   Line 3 half sheet baking pans with parchment paper and set them aside.
3. 03

   Prepare Rolling Sugar

   Pour cane sugar into a small, shallow bowl for rolling the cookie dough.
4. 04

   Whisk Dry Ingredients

   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, spices, and baking soda. Set this aside for now.
5. 05

   Cream Wet Ingredients

   Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or a hand mixer in a large bowl, combine the dark brown sugar, coconut oil, molasses, and applesauce.

   Start on low speed to prevent splatter, then increase to medium speed and mix for about 2 minutes, until everything is fully incorporated and smooth.

6. 06

   Add Flour Mixture

   Slowly add the whisked flour mixture to the wet ingredients, adding about a third of the mixture at a time. Mix until just combined after each addition, ensuring no dry streaks remain.
7. 07

   Prepare Rolling Surface

   Lay out a piece of wax paper or parchment paper, roughly 1 foot wide, to place the formed cookie balls before they get coated in sugar.
8. 08

   Roll Cookie Dough

   Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls, using light pressure, similar to how you'd shape a small meatball.
9. 09

   Coat in Sugar

   Once all the dough is rolled into balls, transfer them in batches to the bowl of cane sugar. Roll them gently until they're lightly covered on all sides. Repeat until all the cookie dough balls are sugared.
10. 10

    Arrange on Pans

    Place the sugared cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each for spreading.
11. 11

    Flatten Dough

    Gently press down on the top of each cookie ball, just enough to create a slight dent.
12. 12

    Bake Cookies

    Bake for 9-11 minutes. The cookies will look set around the edges but still soft in the middle.
13. 13

    Cool Cookies

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 15 minutes. They'll firm up during this time. After that, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
14. 14

    Store Cookies

    Store these cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze them for up to a month.