Gluten-Free Gingersnap Cookies

Gluten-Free Gingersnap Cookies

5.0 from 1 vote
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

24

servings
Prep time

1

hour 

10

minutes
Cooking time

12

minutes

A crunchy, aromatic treat made with ginger, cinnamon, and molasses—perfect for dunking or gifting.

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup arrowroot

  • 3/4 cup tapioca flour

  • 1/2 cup garfava flour

  • 1/4 cup sorghum flour

  • 3/4 tsp. xantham gum

  • 2 tsp. baking soda

  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

  • 1 tsp. ground cloves

  • 3 tsp. ground ginger

  • 3/4 tsp. sea salt

  • 3/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped

  • 1/2 cup vegan shortening

  • 1/4 cup vegan margarine (try Earth Balance brand)

  • 1 cup light brown sugar

  • 1/2 Tbsp. ground flaxseeds

  • 1 Tbsp. water

  • 1/4 cup molasses

  • 1/2 cup sugar

Directions

  • Whisk together the flours, xantham gum, spices, salt, and crystallized ginger. Set aside.
  • Cream together the shortening, margarine, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the flaxseeds and water together and add the molasses. Pour into the creamed sugar mixture. Using a hand mixer, mix on low until combined.
  • Add the flour mixture to the sugar-molasses mixture and continue to mix on low until well combined. Chill for 1 hour.
  • Using wetted hands, roll the dough into walnut-sized balls. Roll in the sugar.
  • Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12 minutes in a 350°F oven.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 180kcal

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