These are one of our families favorite Christmas Cookies! I have made these for several years & have two versions to share. Wheat free (Spelt Flour) & G-free (Buckwheat + Oat Flour) but both are free of dairy, eggs & refined sugars. Perfect for any cookie platter this Christmas. Enjoy Friends!

Gingerbread Cookies

yield: approx. 3 dozen      bake: 350 for 8-10min 

wet ingredients: 

1/2 cup coconut oil (melted & room temp)

1/2 cup molasses

1 tbs apple cider vinegar

dry ingredients: 

1/4 cup ground flax seed

3 cups of Spelt Flour OR 1 3/4 cup Buckwheat + 1.5 cup Oat Flour

1/2 cup coconut sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 tsp ginger

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

dash of sea salt

1. Mix wet & dry ingredients separate bowls.
2. add the wet to dry & combine with a fork or (I recommend) using your hands. they will keep the coconut oil warm for easy mixing & rolling
3. roll till approx 1/8 of an inch thick. cut with cookie cutters
4. place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. bake for 8-10 min at 350 degrees.
5. remove from oven & allow them to cool. decorate if desired!

Kristin