SafePlates

Ingredients

• 250 g ground almonds
• 100 g ground hazelnuts
• 150 g sugar
• 1 packet vanilla sugar
• 2 tsp gingerbread spice
• zest of 1 organic lemon
• 3 tbsp applesauce as an egg substitute
• 50 g candied lemon peel, finely chopped
• 50 g candied orange peel, finely chopped
• Wafers (70 mm diameter), make sure they are vegan

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the ground almonds, hazelnuts, sugar, vanilla sugar, and gingerbread spice well. Add the lemon zest and combine thoroughly.
3. Add the applesauce, candied lemon peel, and candied orange peel, and stir the mixture until a uniform, sticky dough forms.
4. Place the vegan wafers on the prepared baking sheet. Spread the gingerbread mixture evenly on the wafers, leaving the edges slightly free.
5. Bake the gingerbread for about 25–30 minutes, until they are firm and lightly browned around the edges.
6. Let the gingerbread cool on the baking sheet before carefully removing them.
7. Optional: Coat the gingerbread with vegan chocolate or dust with powdered sugar before serving.