How to Make Egg-Free Gingerbread Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious holiday treat but have dietary restrictions that prevent you from enjoying traditional gingerbread cookies? Look no further - these Egg-Free Gingerbread Cookies are the perfect solution! Whether you have an egg allergy, are following a vegan diet, or simply ran out of eggs, this recipe will allow you to enjoy the classic flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a soft and chewy cookie.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Combine butter and sugar in a bowl.
  • Bring water, corn syrup, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger to a boil in a saucepan. Pour over butter and sugar and beat until blended. Gradually stir in flour and baking soda until dough is smooth.
  • Halve the dough and form into discs. Wrap discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Let dough soften slightly. Roll it out to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut dough using gingerbread men cookie cutters. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops look dry, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
  • Beat powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract together until stiff. Thin mixture out with milk. Spread frosting over cooled cookies.
  • Nutrition

    108 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 35mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 11mg