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    Home » Cookies » Chewy Molasses Gingerbread Cookies

    Chewy Molasses Gingerbread Cookies

    December 3, 2015 By Sarah 1 Comment

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    These Chewy Molasses Gingerbread Cookies are aromatic with rich spices and the complex flavor notes of maple and molasses.

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    Now, don’t get me wrong, I love a good chocolate chipper, and snickerdoodles and shortbread also have a special place in my heart. But given the choice, molasses cookies usually win the day for me.

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    There’s something a little nostalgic about them, and also something a little bit hip. Their richly-spiced aroma is captivating and their chewy texture is everything a cookie should be. They’re addictive, to say the least…so it’s a good thing this version is a bit healthier than your average molasses cookie!

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    The combination of spices here is what makes these cookies. Ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and cardamom, and if you’re feeling adventurous, go ahead and add a generous pinch of black pepper too (it’s a classic ingredient in gingerbread). The cookies won’t be peppery, I promise! The black pepper hits a different area on your palette, helping the other spices come to life.

    What’s your favorite holiday cookie?

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    Chewy Molasses Gingerbread Cookies


    • Author: Faith
    • Total Time: 25 mins
    • Yield: 16 small cookies 1x
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    These Chewy Molasses Gingerbread Cookies are aromatic with rich spices and the complex flavor notes of maple and molasses.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup (115 g) almond flour
    • 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch
    • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
    • ¾ teaspoon each ground ginger and cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon each ground nutmeg, cloves, allspice, and cardamom
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ⅛ teaspoon each salt and ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
    • 2 tablespoons unsulphered blackstrap molasses
    • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon water

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350F; line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
    2. Whisk together the almond flour, arrowroot, tapioca, spices, baking soda, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in the melted coconut oil, molasses, maple syrup, and water. Transfer the dough to the fridge to chill for 5 minutes.
    3. Use a 1 tablespoon-sized scoop to measure out the dough, arranging it evenly on the baking sheet (with about 2 to 3 inches between each cookie).
    4. Bake until the cookies are set on the outside, but still chewy in the center, about 8 minutes.
    5. Cool the cookies completely on the tray before removing with a thin metal spatula.
    6. Store any leftovers layered between parchment paper (so they don’t stick together) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 10 mins

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 4 cookies
    • Calories: 310
    • Sugar: 15
    • Sodium: 374
    • Fat: 21
    • Saturated Fat: 8
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 28
    • Fiber: 4
    • Protein: 12
    • Cholesterol: 6

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