Gingerbread Men Gluten and Casein Free
Delight in the festive charm of these Gingerbread Men, made entirely gluten- and casein-free for a holiday treat everyone can enjoy! With warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves blended into a tender dough sweetened with coconut sugar, maple syrup, and a touch of molasses, these cookies are perfectly spiced and rich in flavor. Coconut oil serves as the dairy-free alternative to butter, ensuring each bite melts in your mouth. Rolled out and shaped into classic gingerbread men, these cookies bake to perfection in just 10 minutes, making them as quick as they are delicious. Ideal for decorating with gluten- and casein-free icing or candies, they’re a fun and allergy-friendly addition to your seasonal baking traditions. Perfect for holiday parties, gifting, or a cozy winter snack, these gingerbread men are a must-try for anyone seeking a festive, allergen-conscious dessert.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum included)
- 2 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Coconut oil (solid, not melted)
- 0.5 cups Coconut sugar (or brown sugar alternative)
- 0.5 cups Pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Molasses
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream together the solid coconut oil and coconut sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
Add the maple syrup, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring together until a dough forms. If the dough feels too sticky, you can refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes to firm up.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a floured surface (use additional gluten-free flour), roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use gingerbread man cookie cutters to cut out shapes and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheets.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges just start to brown.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, decorate as desired with icing or candies that are gluten and casein-free.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2333 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.8 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 103.9 g | 520% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1977 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 296.5 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 221.1 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 275 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1263 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
