Molasses Cookies Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

molasses

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides a similar sweetness with a different flavor profile.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

Add 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup molasses, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons baking soda to a bowl and mix together.

Once mixed, add 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and mix until combined.

Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.

After about 1.5 hours, take the dough out of the refrigerator.

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and dip them in sugar to coat.

Place the coated balls on a cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

After about 9 minutes, remove the cookies from the oven and place them on a cooling rack to cool.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens