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Spiced Molasses Cookies
A healthier twist on the traditional treat. And the best part is no one will even know this is a healthier version! These cookies are easy, and can hold their own at any cookie swap or holiday table!
Course
Dessert, Food Gift
Cuisine
American
Diet
Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegetarian
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
12
minutes
minutes
Total Time
27
minutes
minutes
Servings
24
cookies
Calories
78
kcal
Author
Laura Yautz
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Measuring Cups and Spoons
Liquid Measuring Cup
Half Sheet Pan
Silicone Baking Mat
Ingredients
2
cups
Whole Wheat Flour
1
tablespoon
Ground Ginger
2
teaspoon
Baking Powder
1
teaspoon
Cinnamon
¼
teaspoon
Ground Cloves
¼
teaspoon
Salt
⅓
cup
Molasses
¼
cup
Grapeseed Oil
¼
cup
Honey
¼
cup
Unsweetened Applesauce
1
teaspoon
Vanilla extract
Optional
2 tbsp
Granulated Sugar
for coating
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a large bowl, mix flour, ginger, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
In another bowl, combine molasses, oil, honey, applesauce, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, and mix well.
Form the dough into balls, 1 tablespoon at a time, and roll in granulated sugar, if desired.
Place on lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
Use the bottom of a glass, or other flat object, to slightly flatten each ball to about ¼ inch thick.
Bake for 12 minutes.
Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Store in an airtight container after cooling completely.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cookie
|
Calories:
78
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
14
g
|
Protein:
1.3
g
|
Fat:
2.5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1.7
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.4
g
|
Sodium:
2
mg
|
Potassium:
101.7
mg
|
Fiber:
1.1
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
2.4
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.4
mg
|
Vitamin K:
0.2
µg
|
Calcium:
12.35
mg
|
Iron:
0.58
mg
|
Magnesium:
24.04
mg