Vegan Hazelnut Spread Puff Pastry Gingerbread Men
Vegan Hazelnut Spread Puff Pastry Gingerbread Men are an easy festive dessert made with flaky puff pastry and creamy vegan hazelnut spread—perfect for holiday baking.
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These Vegan Hazelnut Spread Puff Pastry Gingerbread Men are the easiest little holiday treat you’ll make all season. Flaky, golden puff pastry filled with creamy dairy-free hazelnut spread and shaped into adorable gingerbread men—no complicated baking skills required.
Perfect for Christmas parties, cookie swaps, kids’ baking days, or a cozy afternoon treat, these festive pastries come together in under 30 minutes and look way more impressive than the effort involved.
Why You’ll Love These Puff Pastry Gingerbread Men
- 100% vegan with simple, easy-to-find ingredients
- Made with store-bought puff pastry for minimal prep
- Kid-friendly and fun to make together
- Flaky, chocolatey, and perfectly festive
- Great for holiday dessert platters or last-minute entertaining
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Vegan Hazelnut Spread Puff Pastry Gingerbread Men
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Ingredients:
Jus Rol puff pastry
Nocciolata Hazelnut spread with cocoa
Maple syrup for brushing
Optional- powder sugar for dusting
Instructions:
Preheat your oven according to the puff pastry package instructions. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
Spread an even layer of vegan hazelnut spread over 1/2 the sheet of pastry.
Fold over the other half and gently press to seal.
Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
Transfer to a lined baking sheet and brush lightly with maple syrup.
Bake (according to the directions on the puff pastry) until puffed and golden brown.
Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Vegan Hazelnut Spread Puff Pastry Gingerbread Men
Ingredients
- 1 Jus Rol puff pastry
- 1/3-1/2 cup Nocciolata Hazelnut spread with cocoa
- Maple syrup for brushing
- Optional- powder sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the puff pastry package instructions. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread an even layer of vegan hazelnut spread over 1/2 the sheet of pastry.
- Fold over the other half and gently press to seal.
- Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out shapes.
- Transfer to a lined baking sheet and brush lightly with maple syrup.
- Bake (according to the directions on the puff pastry) until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Tips for the Best Results
- Keep puff pastry cold for the flakiest layers
- Don’t overfill—too much spread can leak while baking
- Use mini cutters for bite-sized treats or larger ones for a statement dessert
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor
Perfect for the Holidays
These vegan puff pastry gingerbread men are ideal for:
- Christmas dessert boards
- Holiday brunch spreads
- After-school treats during winter break
- Festive food gifts or party platters
They’re proof that vegan holiday baking can be easy, cute, and completely irresistible.
Looking for more vegan holiday recipes?
Easy Snowman Christmas Cupcakes
Amazing Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Vegan Hot Chocolate Cookie Mugs
I love seeing your finished projects! If you enjoyed making these Vegan Hazelnut Spread Puff Pastry Gingerbread Men or any of my other vegan recipes, I’d love to see yours on Instagram, just tag me @ginamicheleny. Happy holiday baking!
