Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground cloves

• ½ cup vegan butter, softened

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup molasses

• 3 tbsp unsweetened applesauce

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients (flour, spices, baking soda, salt) in a bowl.

2. In another bowl, cream together vegan butter and brown sugar. Add molasses, applesauce, and vanilla; mix well.

3. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Chill dough for 1 hour.

4. Roll out dough, cut into shapes, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.

5. Decorate with vegan royal icing if desired!

Makes 24 cookies.

Nutrition per serving: 105 calories, 1.5g protein. 2g fat. 20g carbs