If you're looking for something spicy that will get you and your loved ones in the mood for the holidays, you've found the recipe! Both vegan and gluten-free, these little scrumptious bites are also fit for the kinder eaters of the world. These are best when enjoyed with a warm coffee or cocoa and preferably with the people you love.
Preheat your oven to 350°F
Cream your butter, sugar, salt, baking soda & spices in a large stand mixer for about 1 minute on high.
Add your wet ingredients and mix once more until well combined.
Add your flour and mix just until your dough comes together.
Flour a large surface and roll out your dough to 1/4" thick.
Using a cookie cutter, cut out your gingerbread men and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for about 10 minutes, or until your cookies have risen and taken form - do not over-bake. Depending on your cookie cutter size and oven, cook times will vary, so just keep a close eye and use your best judgment. I prefer my cookies soft and malleable!
Transfer to a wire rack and cool before decorating.
Combine your icing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Transfer to a piping bag with a fine tip and decorate to your liking (I used little pearl sprinkles for buttons and eyeballs to help makeup for my horrendous piping skills).
My favorite gluten-free all purpose flour is found at Trader Joes in the baking section - Bob's Red Mill also makes a fabulous gluten-free all purpose flour as well.