Preparing vegan gingerbread men is a simple and delicious way to bring all the holiday magic into your home without sacrificing lightness and respect for animals. With their enveloping aroma of spices and perfect crunchiness, these cookies are ideal for gifting, hanging on the tree, or enjoying with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. The recipe is easy, quick, and accessible to everyone: few genuine ingredients, no animal derivatives, and a result that delights both young and old from the first bite. Ready to bake a small army of sweet, smiling, spiced men?
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Oven, Electric Oven
- Cuisine: International
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, Christmas
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy flour
- 2 tablespoons water
- 7 tablespoons vegetable margarine (or vegan butter)
- 2 cups wheat flour
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon spices (peppery)
- Half packet
- 1 teaspoon egg white substitute
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Baking Tray
- 1 Cookie Cutter
Steps
Prepare the dough
In a large bowl, sift the flour together with the baking powder, spices, and salt. Mix well with a whisk.
Add honey, sugar, and margarine to the center of the bowl.
Mix with a spoon or your hands until the ingredients start to combine.
If necessary, add a little water or plant-based milk to achieve a soft but not sticky dough.
💡 Tip: work the dough as little as possible to avoid over-developing the gluten.Rest the dough
Form a ball with the dough, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This will make the dough easier to roll out.On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 1/8 inch
Use Christmassy shapes (men, stars, trees…) to cut out the cookies.
Transfer the cookies onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper leaving a little space between each.Baking
Preheat the oven to 320°F (fan-assisted).
Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are just golden.
Once baked, let them cool completely on a rack: they will become crispier as they cool.If you want to decorate them:
Prepare a vegan glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a little lemon juice or water until you get a smooth consistency or with the vegan egg white substitute.
Transfer it to a piping bag or use a teaspoon to draw Christmas patterns on the cookies.
You can increase or decrease the spices according to your taste.
If you want more fragrant cookies, add a pinch of cloves or nutmeg to the same dough.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week
