My favorite all time cookie, especially around the Christmas season! These are soft and chewy cookies perfect for those who enjoy the taste of ginger but not fond of the crunch factor. These cookies are so irresistible that they don’t last very long in our household. A delicious snack to go with your favorite coffee or tea.

The amazing health benefits of molasses includes relief from menstruation-related issues, stress, cancer, acne, constipation, headaches and anemia. It helps to improve bone health, electrolyte balance, hair care, sexual health and heals wounds. It contains numerous essential minerals and vitamins such as calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, copper, iron, phosphorus, chromium, cobalt, sodium, niacin, thiamine, riboflavin and vitamin B6. A great source of natural energy and carbohydrates. It’s very low in both fat content and fiber. Molasses consumption improves your overall health.

 

 

SERVES: 30

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 stick organic butter, softened and unsalted

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 egg, certified organic free range

1/4 cup molasses,

2 cup all purpose flour

1/4 cup oat bran

2 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp sea salt

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, with a mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. In a separate bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and mix together. Set aside. Add the egg to the creamed mixture and blend well. Add the flour mixture gradually in thirds and thoroughly mixed well.

Once mixed, roll into 1 1/2 inch balls. At this time you may roll the dough in sugar (opt.). Place dough about 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet with parchment, or silpat. Place in the middle rack of the oven and bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until puffy and lightly browned. Once cooled, move to a wire rack before enjoying.

 

 

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: calories (per) 82, total fat 3.3g; cholesterol 14mg; potassium 58mg; total carbohydrates 12.1g; sugars 5g; protein 1.1g; vitamin A 2%; calcium 1%; iron 3%.

 

 

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