Ginger Molasses Cookies
These cookies are soft and chewy with just enough spice. The aroma that will fill your kitchen is reason enough to make these treats. I use coconut sugar which is minimally processed and comes straight from the coconut tree. This is a better choice then regular sugar for the glycemic load. The combination of the ginger and molasses is a family favorite. And they have medicinal qualities on top of great taste! The perfect Christmas cookie you can enjoy all year long.
Ingredients
¼ c coconut sugar
3 T molasses
¼ c coconut oil (melted)
1 egg
½ t vanilla
1 c almond flour
2 T arrowroot flour
2 T coconut flour
½ t baking soda
¼ t baking powder
1 t ground ginger
1 t cinnamon
½ t pumpkin pie spice
½ t salt
Organic cane sugar or additional coconut sugar for rolling (optional*)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°. Combine coconut sugar, molasses, cooled coconut oil, egg and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Whisk briskly until ingredients are combined and the mixture is smooth.
In a separate bowl combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt. Mix together and then add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients. Blend mixture until a dough is formed. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes until dough is set.
Make quarter sized balls and then roll in the sugar before putting on a cookie sheet. Slightly flatten each ball with the top of a spoon before putting them in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool before removing them from the cookie sheet. Makes 10-12 cookies.