COOKING 101: Spicy Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are synonymous with the holiday season. Instead of serving store-bought gingerbread cookies, create a fresh and all-natural version of this wintry, sweet favorite. Find out how HERE!
Ingredients:
1/3 cup canola oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup plain soymilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
Directions:
- In a large bowl, beat together oil and sugar for about 3 minutes; add molasses and soymilk.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all the other ingredients, then add in batches to wet mixture; mix together with a firm spoon until well combined (dough should be stiff).
- Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for an hour (Note: if chilled longer than an hour, let it sit for 10 minutes before proceeding).
- Preheat oven to 350 F and lightly grease your cookie sheets.
- On a floured surface roll the dough out to a little less than 1/4 inch thick; cut out in shapes with cookie cutters or glass and gently place on cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 minutes then remove from oven and let cool completely if decorating.
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