Vegan Molasses Cookies

5 from 4 votes

These delicious vegan molasses cookies taste just like the classic version, but without any dairy or eggs. No one will be able to tell the difference!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Chill Time30

Total Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cookies

Calories: 125kcal

Author: Andrew Bernard

Ingredients

¾ cup vegan butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
2 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup cane sugar ,for dipping after dough formed

Instructions

In a large bowl, add vegan butter and brown sugar. Cream together for 2-3 minutes.
Add in molasses and vanilla and beat just until combined.
Add in all dry ingredients, except the vegan cane sugar, starting with the flour.
Mix together with a spatula and then put the bowl of dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
About 10 minutes before dough is done chilling, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pour the vegan cane sugar into a small bowl.
Roll dough into balls or use a cookie scoop, then roll them in the sugar.
Place on parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Remove and let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

*See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation

**Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.

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