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Orange Gingerbread Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon Limoneira orange zest
  • ½ cup coconut brown sugar
  • ¾ cup vegan butter
  • 1 egg or vegan egg replacer
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Limoneira orange juice

Icing Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda and orange zest.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  • Add in egg, molasses and orange juice. Mix until smooth.
  • Next, add in half of the flour mixture and stir to combine. Add in the rest of the flour mixture and stir until fully combined.
  • Shape the dough and split into two.
  • On parchment paper, pat the dough balls into one-inch thick disc. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Once dough has chilled, roll out using rolling pin until about ¼ inch thick.
  • Cut dough into desired shapes and carefully transfer to baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the icing ingredients together in a large bowl until combined.
  • Decorate, add a little orange zest and enjoy!
Author: Healthy Grocery Girl