Molasses Cookies

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.

Sift together the dry ingredients: flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg.

In a mixing bowl, cream together 1.5 sticks of unsalted butter and 1/3 cup of molasses.

Add 3/4 cup of packed brown sugar and cream until light and fluffy.

Mix in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 room temperature egg until creamy.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined.

Scoop the dough using a medium ice cream scoop, roll into balls, and coat in sanding sugar or granulated sugar.

Place the dough balls on a baking sheet with about 2 inches of space between them.

Bake at 350°F for 12-13 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.

Let cool before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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