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Christmas Gingerbread Cookies (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

Classic, soft and squishy gingerbread cookies--made dairy free and gluten free so everyone can enjoy this holiday cookie we all adore!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Servings: 30
Calories: 105kcal
Author: Anna Chesley

Ingredients

  • ½ cup non-dairy shortening (I like spectrum palm shortening)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 cup cassava flour
  • ¾ cup almond flour
  • ¾ cup rice flour (white or brown)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • teaspoon allspice

Instructions

  • Whip together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Blend in molasses, water, flours, salt, soda, and spices. Stir until throughly mixed.
  • Cover dough and chill for 1-2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 375℉
  • Roll dough ¼" thick on surface lightly strewn with rice flour. Cut with cookie cutters, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, at least 1" apart.
  • Bake 10-11 minutes, or just until edges are browning and centers barely set.
  • Remove from baking sheet and cool. Decorate as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg