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Buckwheat Gingerbread Cookies

Tastes just like real gingerbread, but made with raw buckwheat flour and coconut sugar. Enjoy a healthy holiday season!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: buckwheat
Servings: 1 baking tray

Equipment

  • 1 baking tray
  • baking paper
  • gingerbread cookie cutters

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup raw buckwheat flour (see notes)
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 2 tsp gingerbread spice mix (see notes)
  • 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil / extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp carob syrup (optional)
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • In a food combine or a large bowl, combine the raw buckwheat flour, coconut sugar, and gingerbread spice mix.
  • Add the coconut oil (or olive oil), carob syrup (if using), and water to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, add a little more water, one teaspoon at a time, until it holds together.
    gingerbread dough made of raw buckwheat flour
  • Place dough in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes. This makes it easier to handle and roll out.
  • Lightly dust your work surface with buckwheat flour to prevent sticking. Place the dough on the floured surface and roll it out.
  • Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes, and carefully transfer them to the prepared baking tray. Gather any leftover dough, roll it out again, and repeat the process until all the dough is used.
    buckwheat gingerbread dough and cookie cutters
  • Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them, as buckwheat cookies can overbake quickly.
    baking buckwheat gingerbread
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely on the tray before transferring them to a wire rack. They will firm up as they cool.
    buckwheat christmas cookies

Notes

Raw buckwheat flour: Or substitute with almond flour or any other.
Gingerbread spice mix: If you doesn’t have a gingerbread spice mix,  make a substitute using common spices. Combine 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and optionally a pinch of ground cardamom for extra flavor.