Old Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies {Vegan}

I have fond memories of these Old Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies growing up.  Archway used to make one that has since been discontinued I believe, and they were my favorites.  When I would visit my grandma, she would butter the underside of them and cut them into wedges or heart-shapes for me.  Sometimes I’d even get to drink real tea with her, a little “cream” and sugar to sweeten things up.  We’d play tea party a lot and while I was eating, she would make ballerina paper doll cut outs for me.  You know, the kind where they are all strung together? 🙂

Old Fashioned Molasses Cookie

Today, I created a vegan version of that beloved cookie and used Earth Balance Buttery Spread.  Served with that, Celestial Seasonings Sweet Harvest Pumpkin Black Tea with a splash of almond milk.  If you’d like it sweeter, use Agave or Stevia.

I rolled these to 1/4″ but next time, I think I’d choose to roll to 1/2″ thick for a softer, puffier cookie – more like the one I remember.  The flower cookie cutter is from Wilton and you can get it here on Amazon.com

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Old Fashioned Soft Molasses Cookies {Vegan}

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 C All Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp Ginger
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 C Vegetable Shortening such as Spectrum Naturals or Earth Balance Baking Sticks
• 1/2 C Brown Sugar packed
• 1/2 C Molasses
• 1 tbsp ground Flax Seeds mixed with 3 tbsp Water place refrigerator 15-30 minutes
• 1 tbsp Water
• 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• Coarse vegan sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, place all of the ingredients and mix until combined.
• On a floured surface, roll dough to either 1/4" or 1/2" thick. I did the 1/4" but would definitely do 1/2" thick next time to be more like the original.
• Place cutouts on a parchment or Silpat lined baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with coarse vegan sugar, if desired.
• Bake for 7-10 minutes (based on thickness). The edges should just start to firm up. Allow to cool for 2 minutes on the cookie sheet and remove to a rack to cool.
• Serve with vegan margarine and a cup of your favorite tea.