Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 6 tbsp vegan butter
• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 tbsp ground flax-seed mixed with 3 tbsp water
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Method:

1. In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients and spices.

2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugars. Once combined stir in the vanilla and the ground flax-seed mixture.

3. Once the wet ingredients are combined, slowly add small amounts of the dry mixture. Keep doing this until all the dry ingredients have been absorbed into the mixture.

4. Form the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate dough for a minimum of 1 hour.

5. Once dough has chilled, roll it out onto a floured surface. I like to roll my about 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into shapes and place on cookie sheet.

6. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Bake time will vary depending on the size and shape of your cookie.