Description
Healthier Easy Gingerbread Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic holiday treat. Bursting with the warm flavors of ginger and cinnamon, these soft and chewy cookies are perfect for creating cherished memories with loved ones. Made with whole wheat flour and natural sweeteners, you can indulge guilt-free while filling your home with the comforting aroma of freshly baked gingerbread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil (melted)
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat together melted butter (or coconut oil), molasses, honey (or maple syrup), and the egg until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft. Allow cooling slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg