Vegan Chocolate Spice Cookies With Cloves, Cinnamon and Ginger

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Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett has written five books about plant-based cooking and has developed hundreds of vegan and vegetarian recipes.
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Updated on 12/10/21
Vegan Chocolate Spice Cookies With Cloves, Cinnamon and Ginger

The Spruce Eats / Abby Mercer

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Chill: 60 mins
Total: 90 mins
Servings: 18 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
130 Calories
5g Fat
20g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 18
Amount per serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 91mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

These vegan chocolate spice cookies are similar to a molasses or a gingerbread cookie but with just a hint of cocoa for a chocolate flavor. Infused with spices we attribute to the holiday season, including ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, these vegan cookies are great for Christmas. But if you are a fan of molasses cookies, then you will want to bake these delicious cookies throughout the year.

These chocolate spice cookies come out chewy on the inside, crunchy on the outside for a delectable and tummy-satisfying treat. Just know that the dough needs to chill for an hour before baking. Then enjoy the delicious smell wafting through your home while these cookies are baking in the oven. Make up a double batch so you can share with your friends and family, or freeze for later.

These vegan cookies are a perfect snack in the afternoon or goodie in the evening after dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

  • 1/2 cup vegan margarine

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup molasses

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda, dissolved in 1 1/2 teaspoons boiling water

  • 1/4 cup sugar

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Vegan Chocolate Spice Cookies With Cloves, Cinnamon and Ginger ingredients

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  2. Whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cocoa in a small bowl and set aside.

    Whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cocoa in a small bowl

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  3. Beat together the margarine and brown sugar. Add the molasses and mix well. Add half of the flour mixture and the baking soda mixture and combine well. Add the rest of the flour mixture.

    cookie dough in a bowl

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  4. Chill, covered for at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 325 F.

    cookie dough in a bowl, covered with plastic wrap

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  5. Spoon dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, then roll each ball in the sugar and place on a cookie sheet.

    cookie dough balls rolled in sugar, on a baking sheet

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  6. Bake 13 to 15 minutes until surfaces start to crack slightly.

    Vegan Chocolate Spice Cookies With Cloves, Cinnamon and Ginger on a baking sheet

    The Spruce / Abby Mercer

How to Store and Freeze

  • Store your cookies in an airtight container on the counter, where they will stay good for up to two weeks.  
  • Before freezing these vegan cookies, make sure the cookies are cooled down. For an easy grab and go, the cookies can be wrapped individually in plastic wrap and placed in a freezer-safe, airtight container or plastic bag. Or place the cookies in an airtight container in single layers, divided by waxed paper. They can be frozen for up to three months.