Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans)
- ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips for sweetness
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, combine all wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thickness and cut into shapes.
- Bake on a lined baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Cool and optionally decorate with yogurt frosting or icing.
Last Step:
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Adjust spice levels based on personal preference.
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them.
Substitute honey with agave nectar or maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 20