Healthy Soft Molasses Cookies Recipe

Name: Healthy Soft Molasses Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup shortening, softened; 1 cup brown sugar or 1 cup raw sugar; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1/4 cup soy flour; 1/3 cup soymilk; 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; for rolling; 2 tablespoons white sugar

Servings: persons

3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup shortening, softened
1 cup brown sugar or 1 cup raw sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup soy flour
1/3 cup soymilk
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
for rolling
2 tablespoons white sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Prepare egg substitute:
3
Combine ground flax seed and soy milk.
4
Microwave about 1 minute.
5
Remove from microwave and stir until mixture thickens to egg consistency.
6
Cookies:
7
Cream together shortening and brown sugar.
8
Stir in egg substitute and molasses.
9
stir in dry ingredients and mix well.
10
Cover and chill till firm (2 hours).
11
Roll dough into small balls and coat with white sugar.
12
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
13
Bake for 9-10 minutes (soy flour makes cookies brown faster).
14
Leave on sheet until set.

523

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup margarine or 3/4 cup shortening, softened, 1 cup brown sugar or 1 cup raw sugar, 1/2 cup molasses, 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, and more.

Yes, Healthy Soft Molasses Cookies 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.

Healthy Soft Molasses Cookies

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