Ingredients for about 2 dozen ; 1/3 cup unsalted vegan butter
1 cup brown sugar packed
1 1/2 cup vegan molasses
2/3 cup filtered water
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
3 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp allspice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
7 cups unbleached all purpose white flour.
For the vegan icing ; 3 c vegan powder sugar
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 TBS filtered water
Method ;
1. Blend the brown sugar and vegan butter on low speed , then stir in the molasses, then water .
2. Add baking soda and powder then all the spices . Lastly pour in the flour until combined well . Dough should be stiff not runny .
3. Shape the dough into rectangle and wrap with plastic then refrigerate for at least 1 h ! If overnight place on the counter to soften for about 15 min before you try to roll it out .
4. Once you’re ready to roll , preheat the oven to 350°F
5. roll on floured surface 1/4 inch thick dough .
6. cut out the gingerbread shapes then place them about 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Bake for 8-9 minutes ( for really crunchy bake for 11 min ).let them cool on rack before frosting .
For the frosting mix lemon juice water and add gradually the powdered sugar till it’s thick then transfer to a piping bag !
GET CREATIVE , then please Enjoy eating them
