Double Ginger Cookies (Lower Fat) Recipe

Name: Double Ginger Cookies (Lower Fat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; ¾ cup crystallized ginger, chopped (or use pre-chopped bits); 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 ¼ cups sugar, divided; ½ cup unsweetened applesauce; ¼ cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup crystallized ginger, chopped (or use pre-chopped bits)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 ¼ cups sugar, divided
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
¼ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Combine flours and next 5 ingredients (flours through ground ginger); stir well with a whisk.
2
Make a well in center of mixture.
3
Combine 1 cup sugar, applesauce, oil, lemon zest, juice and vanilla.
4
Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist; cover and chill dough at least 1 hour.
5
Preheat oven to 350.
6
Coat 2 baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
7
Lightly coat hands with flour.
8
Shape dough into 24 balls (about 2 tablespoons each; dough will be sticky).
9
Roll balls in 1/4 cup sugar.
10
Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
11
Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
12
Cool 1 minute on pan.
13
Remove from pan; cool completely on wire racks.

696

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, ¾ cup crystallized ginger, chopped (or use pre-chopped bits), 1 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Double Ginger Cookies (Lower Fat) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Double Ginger Cookies (Lower Fat)

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