Molasses ginger cookies

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter, softened

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 1/4 cup dark molasses

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1 egg

• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Directions

• Using an electric mixer, beat the butter in a large mixing bowl on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes.

• Gradually add in and beat the brown sugar into the butter.

• Add the molasses, ginger, and the first teaspoon of cinnamon when the brown sugar is completely incorporated. Mix thoroughly.

• Add the egg. Gradually mix in as much flour as possible while using the electric mixer. Stir in any remaining flour by hand with a spoon.

• Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.

• Preheat an oven to 350°F.

• Coat 3 cookie sheets with cooking spray. Remove the dough from the refrigerator.

• In a bowl, mix the granulated sugar and the remaining cinnamon together. Spread the mixture onto a plate.

• Shape the dough into 1 inch balls and roll them in the sugar mixture to coat. Place the balls on the cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Continue until the dough is gone.

• Bake the balls in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the top of the cookies crack.

• Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 106 cal

• Total fat: 2g

• Saturated fat: 1g

• Monounsaturated fat: 1g

• Cholesterol: 16mg

• Sodium: 24mg

• Potassium: 88mg

• Carbohydrate: 20g

• Fiber: 1g

• Protein: 1g