In a mixing bowl combine3/4 Cup coconut oil or softened butter1 Tbs dried orange peel1 Cup dark brown sugarMix until smooth and creamy
Add in1 egg warmed to room temp1/4 Cup molassesMix until fully combined
In a separate small bowl stir together2 Cups all purpose flour2 tsp baking powder (for fluffier cookies)2 1/2 tsp ground ginger1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp cloves1 tsp salt
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing in batches to ensure everything is well incorporatedWrap the dough and allow it to chill in the fridge for 15 minutes. Don't let it chill too long or it will become too cold
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
Prepare baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or silpat matsIf you are doing drop cookies, form into balls and roll in granulated sugarIf you are making gingerbread cutouts, roll dough out to 1/4" thickness
Arrange cookies on baking sheet 2" apart and bake for 8-12 minutes or until lightly golden brownRemove from baking sheet and allow them to cool for a few minutes before icing them