Thetis Island Ginger Cookies
These soft gingery cookies are full of flavour and extra goodness with the addition of dried pineapple, pumpkin, and almond flour. They travel well and can be frozen.
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2-3dozen | 15minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 10minutes |
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Ingredients
- 3/4cup vegan butterI used Earth Balance
- 3/4cup brown sugar
- 1/4cup brown sugar
- 2 flax “eggs” or egg replacerJust combine 2 Tablespoons of ground flax seed with 6 Tablespoons of water and let gel for a few minutes.
- 1/2cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4cup molasses
- 1-2teaspoons freshly grated gingerAdjust ginger to desired level of gingery-ness.
- 1teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2cups unbleached flour
- 1cup almond flour
- 2teaspoons baking powder
- 1teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4teaspoon salt
- 1/2teaspoon allspice
- 1/2teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2- 3/4cup chopped candied pineappleSave some pieces to top the cookies.
Cinnamon Sugar Dip
- 1/2cup organic sugar
- 1teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and the sugars together until fluffy. Add the molasses, “eggs” , vanilla, grated ginger, and pumpkin. Beat again.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all the dry ingredients, except for the pineapple.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until combined.
- Stir in the chopped pineapple.
- Roll dough into small, 1 inch balls. Roll each ball in sugar mixture and place on prepared cookie sheet, leaving room for the cookie to spread. Continue until all dough is used.
- Put a piece of candied pineapple on the top of each cookie and press lightly with a bottom of a glass.
- Bake for about 8-10, until cookies have set. An extra minute or two will make a crunchier cookie. Be careful not to overbake.
- Remove cookies from baking sheet after giving them a moment to set. Allow to cool on a rack. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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Magical sunsets at Pilkey Point and then inside for cookies and hot chocolate!