Lenten gingerbread cookies are a wonderful alternative to other Christmas baking options. They're perfect for those on a diet, observing Lent, or simply avoiding animal fats, eggs, and dairy products. In appearance, texture, and unparalleled aroma, Lenten gingerbread cookies are indistinguishable from their egg-and-butter counterparts. They're very easy to make using simple and readily available ingredients.

Be sure to try the recipes below. Treat your loved ones to delicious and aromatic baked goods for the holidays!

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Lenten gingerbread cookies without eggs

Gingerbread cookies are a delicious treat. During Lent, they can be made without eggs or dairy. Plus, cookies made according to this recipe are lower in calories. Be sure to try these Lenten baked goods; you and your family will surely be pleased with the results!
Nutritional value per serving
430.8 kcal
  • Proteins: 7 g
  • Fats: 15.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 65 g
*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients
  • Total time:
  • Complexity:
    It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
  • Number of servings: 1

Ingredients

Servings
  • Flour
    200 G
  • Sugar
    60 G
  • Honey
    40 G
  • Vegetable oil
    45 G
  • Salt
    1 pinch
  • Water
    50 G
  • Soda
    0.5 tsp
  • Cinnamon
    1 tsp
  • Ginger
    0.5 tsp

Preparation

Step 1

Pour water into a deep saucepan. Add sugar.

Step 2

Add honey.

Step 3

Mix everything well with a whisk.

Step 4

Place on the stove. Stir constantly until it comes to a boil.

Step 5

Remove from heat, add salt and soda.

Step 6

Mix.

Step 7

Pour into a deep plate.

Step 8

Add sunflower oil.

Step 9

Mix.

Step 10

Add some flour, ginger and cinnamon.

Step 11

Stir again.

Step 12

Gradually adding all the flour, knead a soft, elastic dough.

Step 13

Dust the work surface with flour. Roll out the dough into a layer 3-5 mm thick.

Step 14

Cut out cookies into desired shapes.

Step 15

Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 7-8 minutes.

Step 16
Lenten Gingerbread Cookies Without Eggs - Photo

This makes a very tasty, aromatic cookie. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

Lent or a diet aren't a reason to give up baking. Treat yourself and your family to delicious and healthy gingerbread cookies. These Lenten cookies require only the simplest ingredients, and the result will delight you with its incredible taste and pleasant aroma.

To make the cookies work, follow a few simple tips:

  • It's best to use coarse, low-grade flour. This will make the cookies even more delicious and healthy.
  • You can substitute blackstrap molasses for sugar and honey. It will add extra flavor to the cookies and reduce the overall calorie content.
  • When baking, remember to line the baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust it with flour.
  • To give your finished cookies a festive look, decorate them with icing. Get the kids involved—they'll love this creative activity!

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies for New Year's

This recipe is for those who, for whatever reason, avoid animal fats and eggs but still want to treat themselves and their loved ones to beautiful, delicious, and fragrant holiday baked goods. Cookies made according to this recipe are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Ginger and spices are a wonderful warming addition to the cold weather, possessing beneficial properties and adding a festive touch. Be sure to treat your family to cookies made according to this recipe. I guarantee everyone will be delighted!