Gingerbread Cookie Recipe Dairy Free

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour (provides structure)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (helps with leavening)
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger (the key spice)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adds warmth)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (for depth)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (complements the spice mix)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (balances flavor)
• 3/4 cup molasses (for rich sweetness and color)
• 1/2 cup coconut oil , melted (dairy-free fat for tenderness)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed (adds moisture and caramel notes)
• 1 large egg (binds ingredients)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (enhances depth)
• Dairy-free icing (powdered sugar mixed with water or dairy-free milk)
• Colored sanding sugar (for sparkle)
• Mini dairy-free chocolate chips (extra indulgence)
• Chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans for crunch)