Get in Santa’s good books with these these Festive Spiced Orange Vegan Christmas Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful festive spiced orange vegan Christmas cookies. Bursting with warm flavours of nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and zesty orange, these cookies are a holiday treat that will have Santa and kids alike craving more.
But that’s not all; these delectable vegan Christmas cookies also make perfect Christmas gifts, spreading joy and cheer to your loved ones throughout the season. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to create these moreish vegan Christmas cookies step by step, ensuring a perfect bake each time.
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As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to bring a dash of warmth and cheer into your home with these flavoursome Festive Spiced Orange Vegan Christmas Cookies. These delectable treats are more than just cookies; they’re a celebration of cosy, warming flavours that capture the essence of Christmas.
With a tantalising blend of nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, these vegan Christmas cookies are brimming with the comforting aromas of the holiday season and will make your home smell incredible as they bake.
Once done, remove the vegan cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the trays before decorating with writing icing, edible glitter, silver balls, or other festive decorations.
But the magic of these cookies extends beyond their delicious taste. They also make the ideal Christmas gift with their charming shapes and beautiful decorations.
You can bundle them up in festive packaging, tie them with a ribbon, and share the love and sweetness of the festive season with your nearest and dearest.
For an extra special touch, add some string or ribbon to turn these cookies into charming Christmas tree decorations that you can nibble on while you open your presents. If you plan to hang these cookies as decorations, use a skewer to make a hole at the top of each one.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Rating:
Servings: 1
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
(Servings: 1)
- 190 190 g dairy-free butter
- 2 2 Tbsp blackstrap molasses
- 4 4 Tbsp golden syrup
- 150 150 g soft, light brown sugar
- 1 1 Tbsp water
- 1 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 3 tsp ground ginger
- 1 1 orange, zest only
- 0.5 0.5 lemon, zest only
- 1 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 450 450 g plain flour, plus extra for rolling out
- You will also need:
- 2 2 baking sheets
- parchment paper
- Christmas and winter-themed cookie cutters
- writing icing
- edible glitter, silver balls, or other decorations
- a skewer (optional)
- string or ribbon (optional)
Method
- Place a heavy based saucepan over a medium low heat. Add the molasses, syrup, sugar, water, spices and zest to the pan and heat gently, stirring to combine, until everything has dissolved.
- Add the butter to the pan and once it has melted, mix in the bicarbonate of soda and stir well.
- Gradually add the flour to the pan, stirring to bring it all together into a soft, pliable dough. Wrap the ball of dough in cling film and set aside until cooled.
- When you are ready to bake the cookies, preheat your oven to 180°C (Gas Mark 4, 350°F) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Dust the surface of each with flour.
- Divide the dough in half and place each piece on a baking sheet. Dust with a little flour and roll out on the trays to the thickness of a pound coin.
- Use the cutters to stamp out shapes in the dough, as close together as possible to minimise waste. Once all the dough has been used, peel away the surrounding edges of the dough. If you want to hang your cookies as decorations, use a skewer to make a hole in the top of each.
- Transfer the trays to the oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned and firm to the touch.
- When the cookies are ready, remove from the oven and leave to cool on the trays completely before decorating.
Note
1 batch = approx. 25 medium-sized cookies
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