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Warm, spiced, and sweet with honey, cinnamon, and a dusting of sugar crystals, our ginger cookies made with honey are a delightful treat to share with someone you love - especially as the weather grows chilly and the cravings for coziness make their return! These cookies are crisp on the outside with tender, soft middles. You’ll be sure to come back for more of these sweet treats.
Our Chewy Ginger Cookies with Honey are delightfully vegan, ensuring that everyone can enjoy their festive flavor without compromising on dietary preferences. By using vegan butter and a flax egg instead of traditional dairy and eggs, these cookies maintain their soft and chewy texture while remaining completely plant-based. The inclusion of Bee Inspired Honey, a natural sweetener, adds a rich and complex flavor that enhances the overall taste of the cookies. Whether you're vegan or simply looking to try something new, these cookies are a deliciously inclusive treat perfect for any occasion.
Made with our small-batch Autumn Honey, we developed this gingersnap cookie recipe to be perfectly sweet with just the right amount of seasonal spice - with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove; these are cozy treats just right for Autumn and Winter. Enjoy them with tea, pack a few for lunch, and share with your neighbors and friends. You can’t go wrong with these!
Get Your Brown Sugar and Honey
Welcome to our chewy ginger cookies recipe with honey, a classic holiday treat that’s sure to become a family favorite. These soft and chewy cookies are packed with the warmth of ginger, the richness of molasses, and the sweetness of brown sugar and honey. With a simple recipe and minimal ingredients, you’ll be enjoying these delicious cookies in no time.
The Sweet Duo: Brown Sugar and Honey in Ginger Cookies
Brown sugar is a key ingredient in this ginger cookie recipe, and its inclusion is essential for achieving the perfect texture and flavor. The molasses content in brown sugar is what sets it apart from white sugar, adding a rich, deep flavor and a moist, chewy texture to the cookies. This molasses not only enhances the overall taste but also contributes to the cookies' soft and chewy interior, which is a hallmark of these delicious treats.
When combined with honey, brown sugar creates a harmonious blend of sweetness that elevates the flavor profile of the cookies. Honey, with its natural sweetness and moisture-retaining properties, works alongside the molasses in brown sugar to ensure the cookies remain tender and flavorful. This combination also aids in the browning process, giving the cookies a beautiful golden hue and a slightly crisp exterior.
The use of both brown sugar and honey in this recipe is crucial for achieving the desired balance of flavors and textures. Together, they create a cookie that is not only perfectly spiced but also absolutely delicious, making them a must-have for any holiday season or cozy gathering. So, as you prepare your cookie dough, remember that these two sweeteners are the secret to making your ginger cookies truly special.
Our Gourmand Soy Candle Set will make your home smell like a bakery!
Why Baking with Honey is Better Than Sugar
Baking with honey instead of sugar offers a multitude of benefits that enhance both the flavor and texture of your baked goods. Honey, a natural sweetener, imparts a rich, complex flavor profile that sugar simply can’t match. Its unique taste, coupled with its ability to retain moisture, results in baked goods that are not only delicious but also soft and chewy, making them perfect for recipes like our honey ginger cookies. Additionally, using salted butter instead of other fats can further enhance the flavor and texture, based on user experiences and reviews.
Moreover, honey has a lower glycemic index than sugar, meaning it causes a slower, more gradual rise in blood sugar levels. This can be beneficial for those looking to manage their energy levels throughout the day. Honey also contains trace amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, adding a nutritional boost to your treats.
Incorporating honey into your baking can also enhance the browning and caramelization process, giving your cookies a beautiful golden hue and a slightly crisp exterior. This makes honey an excellent choice for those seeking an aesthetically pleasing and absolutely delicious treat.
Lastly, honey’s natural humectant properties help keep baked goods moist for longer periods, allowing you to store gingersnap cookies and other creations in an airtight container for up to a week without losing their delightful texture. So, the next time you’re prepping your cookie dough, consider reaching for honey as your sweetener of choice!
Do Ginger Cookies Have Any Health Benefits?
Ginger cookies, while primarily a delicious treat, can offer some health benefits due to their key ingredient: ginger. Ginger is well-known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help support overall health. Consuming ginger may aid in digestion, reduce nausea, and alleviate symptoms of colds and flu.
Additionally, ginger has been shown to have potential benefits in reducing muscle pain and soreness, making it a great ingredient for those looking to support an active lifestyle. It may also help lower blood sugar levels and improve heart health, which are essential for maintaining a balanced diet.
However, it's important to note that while ginger itself has these health benefits, ginger cookies are still a sweet treat that should be enjoyed in moderation. They often contain sugar and butter, which can contribute to increased calorie intake. For a healthier version, consider using whole wheat flour or reducing the sugar content.
While ginger cookies can provide some health benefits thanks to ginger, they should be consumed as part of a balanced diet. Enjoy them as a delightful treat, especially during the holiday season, while being mindful of their sugar content.
A darker, strong honey like Buckwheat Honey is perfect for this recipe
Recipe Details
This recipe makes approximately 24-30 cookies, depending on the size of the dough balls. The cookies will be soft and chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside, with a deliciously spicy flavor from the ginger and molasses.
Ingredients
To make these Chewy Ginger Cookies with Honey, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Vegan Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Bee Inspired Honey
- Flax Egg
- Rum or Rum Flavored Extract
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
- Ground Ginger
- Ground Nutmeg
- Raw Large Granule Sugar
Preparing the Cookie Dough
To prepare the cookie dough, start by using an electric mixer to mix the vegan butter, sugar, and honey until creamy, about 1-2 minutes. Add the flax egg and rum and continue mixing until combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Sift to combine.
Slowly add the four mixture to the honey mixture while stirring. Stir well to combine. The dough will be sticky, so it helps to refrigerate it for about 30 minutes.
Place the raw sugar and some extra cinnamon in a bowl together. Stir them to combine. You will be rolling the dough balls into this mixture before baking.
Baking the Cookies
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each.
Roll the dough balls into your cinnamon and sugar mixture. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are just slightly soft. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet.
Cream Cheese Frosting
If you’d like to add an extra layer of flavor to your cookies, try making a cream cheese frosting to sandwich between two cookies. To make the frosting, beat together 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened, and 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 cups of powdered sugar, beating until smooth and creamy. Adjust the frosting to your desired consistency and flavor.
Note: You can store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To freeze, place the cookies in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer the frozen cookies to a freezer-safe bag or container and store for up to 2 months.
Save Some for Later in an Airtight Container: Celebrating National Sugar Cookie Day
If you’d like to, you can easily double this recipe to make an ultra-big batch to share with loved ones. Or, you can roll the dough into balls, place them on a tray, and freeze them. Once frozen, transfer the dough balls to a freezer bag. Then you can bake a few at a time, or you can bake the entire batch later. Preparing baked cookies in advance is also convenient for events like holiday cookie exchanges, and they can be stored in airtight containers or frozen to maintain their freshness and longevity.
Chai Tea Sugar Cookie Dough: A Sweet Twist on a Classic Recipe
Enjoy this sweet holiday with a different kind of sugar cookie recipe that we have concocted! If you take joy in drinking chai tea like I do, then this is the cookie for you! With spices that make you feel warm in your chest and reminiscent of winter nights as a child, this modern sugar cookie with quickly become your new favorite.
Relishing in the experience of eating these sugar cookies pairs deliciously well with an herbal tea, such as our Good Night Tea or our Raven Tea. The flavor profiles of the spices from the cookie in tandem with our tea is sure to have your tastebuds thanking you!
Wildflower Honey would taste delicious in this recipe as well!
Adapting this Ginger Cookie Recipe
Sometimes it's good to have fun with your food. If you're dreaming of different ways to adapt this recipe, here are some ideas to make them your own:
- Replace half of the vegan butter with peanut or almond butter for a rich flavor
- Adding some lemon zest to the recipe - about a teaspoon - will make a nice touch
- Leave out the cinnamon and double up on the ginger to make these ginger cookies sing even more!
- Use larger sugar granules for a chewier cookie
- Or, try fine sugar granules for a smoother mouth feel
- Roll out the dough and use cookie cutters for different shapes
- Adapt the recipe to make butter cookies by using butter instead of vegan butter and omitting the cinnamon and ginger
We'd love to see how our sugar cookie recipes turn out for you! Be sure to take a photo and share them with us using #beeinspired on Instagram. We love seeing your photos!
Want more holiday cookie recipes? Check these out:
- Honey Peanut Butter Cookies
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Oatmeal Cookies with Dried Fruit
- Potato Chip Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Paleo Cookies
