Recipe Directions
- 1. Place walnuts alone in food processor. Process until walnuts are small and crumbly.
- 2. Add dates to food processor. Process everything again until mixture sticks together and dates are well processed.
- 3. Add remaining ingredients. Process again briefly until combined. Do not over-process. Stop processing before it gets too buttery. (There should still be air between the small bits so that you can press them into cookies with your hands.)
- 4. Form into 8-10 balls using your hands. Flatten balls down into cookies.
- 5. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian This flavorful yet simple gingerbread cookie recipe can be made into cookies or pressed into a pan and cut into gingerbread shapes. A food processor is required.
This gingerbread recipe is shockingly tasty--if you enjoy a chewy, molasses-based cookie with a deeply sweet and gingery flavor, you'll love these chewy, moist gingerbread cookies.
Most raw gingerbread recipes call for fresh ginger, but I was inspired to make this recipe on a whim and I didn't have any ginger in the house so I used ground ginger (in powdered spice form purchased from the grocery store spice aisle). I'm sure I'm not the only one struck with the gingerbread muse without fresh ginger root on hand! (If you prefer to use fresh ginger, probably a thumb-length of peeled fresh ginger will do the trick.)
Big thanks to Suzy D. for inspiring me to create this delectable, moist raw gingerbread cookie!
Cookie prints: To get the intricate designs on my cookies, I used these cookie stamps.
Tip for shapes: If you prefer, use cookie cutters to make your cookies into gingerbread men or other festive shapes (as opposed to pressing them by hand). In short, you need to press the mixture down into a thin flat sheet, refrigerate for an hour or two, then cut out shapes. In other words, I press mixture down into a parchment-lined cookie sheet or roll out using a rolling pin (parchment paper on counter, mixture, parchment paper on top - then I roll so that batter doesn't stick to my rolling pin. Then I refrigerate for about two hours to let the mixture harden a little, then I cut into shapes! Store shapes in fridge.
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Calories, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is low in Fat.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Dietary Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
Amounts per 42 g (1 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 184 | 7 % |
| Protein | 3 g | 5 % |
| Fat | 11 g | 14 % |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g | 6 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 10 % |
| Sugars | 17 g | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 3 % |
| Iron | 0.96 mg | 7 % |
| Sodium | 75 mg | 3 % |
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Comments and Reviews
Top voted
The Rawtarian
Mar 08, 2015
So they were spicy enough for ya, Janace? Glad you enjoyed these! :)
Frances
Sep 25, 2015
Cookies are delicious.
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Adriana
Nov 27, 2015
adriana's Review
Raw gingerbread cookies recipe
Delitious, original,fantastic!!!! Love them...
I am actually one of thouse...who always have fresh ginger in the fridge, since my husband likes a ginger tea, so I made them with fresh ginger and they tasted so Xmassy..much better than a baked gingerbread. I used an amount of" 2 fingers"... It was good, probably I will try a bit more next time.They cannot be missing this Xmass..Thank you Laura Jane..
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TiaRoes
Jul 29, 2024
Thoughts on coconut substitute? I see so many delicious looking recipes, but many have shredded coconut- and I am not a fan! It's a mouthfeel thing... Any substitute suggestions?
santiago
Oct 08, 2023
santiago's Review
Raw gingerbread cookies recipe
I loved the gingerbread cookies. Now I can have truly healthy cookies. Thanks so much for this wonderful recipe!
Akshay Bhosale
Sep 26, 2019
Akshay Bhosale's Review
Raw gingerbread cookies recipe
It's quite tricky to get all the ingredients in the right quantity. It took me 3 attempts to finally get it to taste the way I like (less sweet). It's an amazing treat. Thanks for the recipe.
Pauline lacy
Sep 17, 2019
Pauline lacy 's Review
Raw gingerbread cookies recipe
Just made these and they are so good! I haven't made anything I didn't like from you! I'd leave a picture of these perfect little gems if I knew how!
Pauline lacy
Sep 17, 2019
Pauline lacy 's Review
Raw gingerbread cookies recipe
Just made these and they are so good! I haven't made anything I didn't like from you! I'd leave a picture of these perfect little gems if I knew how!
Pauline lacy
Sep 17, 2019
Pauline lacy 's Review
Raw gingerbread cookies recipe
Just made these and they are so good! I haven't made anything I didn't like from you! I'd leave a picture of these perfect little gems if I knew how!
Maggie
May 21, 2019
Maggie 's Review
Raw gingerbread cookies recipe
These were delicious. I also used fresh ginger. Raw desserts are the best. I can’t believe all the time and electricity I used to waste baking.
The Rawtarian
May 22, 2019
I'm so glad you like these cookies, Maggie - they are really good ones, these ones - they really taste cooked!
kevinr
Feb 18, 2019
My most visually successful creation. I may have added a little too much ginger ??♂️
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The Rawtarian
Feb 20, 2019
Ermygod - you have cookie stamps!!!
kevinr
Feb 20, 2019
Cookie stamps... or an old meat tenderizer ?
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The Rawtarian
Feb 20, 2019
Lol - whatever works... you got the job done :)
Susan
Jun 03, 2018
Could I use cashews instead of walnuts? I have a walnut allergy.
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The Rawtarian
Jun 04, 2018
Hi Susan,
Yes, in this recipe, you can use pecans or cashews instead of the 1 cup walnuts.
PaulaM42
Apr 18, 2016
PaulaM42's Review
Raw gingerbread cookies recipe
The temperature is in the upper 80s here in Florida, but I saw the recipe and just had to try it. I had fresh ginger on me so I put in a generous amount :) It kinda reminds me of a cross between Baklava and ginger candy. Super good! Thank you Laura Jane!
The Rawtarian
Apr 19, 2016
Christmas in April, I like it Paula :)
I love the texture of these. And I like your description of them! Mmmm ginger candy.
Adriana
Nov 27, 2015
adriana's Review
Raw gingerbread cookies recipe
Delitious, original,fantastic!!!! Love them...
I am actually one of thouse...who always have fresh ginger in the fridge, since my husband likes a ginger tea, so I made them with fresh ginger and they tasted so Xmassy..much better than a baked gingerbread. I used an amount of" 2 fingers"... It was good, probably I will try a bit more next time.They cannot be missing this Xmass..Thank you Laura Jane..
The Rawtarian
Dec 07, 2015
So glad you enjoyed Adriana!
Using fresh ginger is always best if you've got it - 2 fingers worth sounds perfect :)
Frances
Sep 25, 2015
Cookies are delicious.
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The Rawtarian
Sep 26, 2015
Great to hear, Frances! Thx for sharing! :)
Janace
Mar 05, 2015
jbubonia's Review
Raw gingerbread cookies recipe
WOW! Holy punch of ginger! These are amazing. If you love a really good ginger cookie these are divine! You must try these.
The Rawtarian
Mar 08, 2015
So they were spicy enough for ya, Janace? Glad you enjoyed these! :)
robinjs3
Feb 04, 2015
robinjs3's Review
Raw gingerbread cookies recipe
These are amazing. The ginger flavour is intense - just how I love a ginger cookie. Yet another awesome recipe!
The Rawtarian
Feb 04, 2015
Thanks, Robin! Love these cookies meself! :)
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