Dining Services at BYU created a ginger cookie to use at wellness events. It is a healthier version of ginger cookies which swaps half the flour with whole wheat flour and reduces the amount of sugar and margarine. Now you don't just have to wait for a wellness walk to enjoy this treat. You can make it from scratch at home! You try making even more healthy ingredient swaps to make it more nutritious.
Ingredients
| 6 Tbsp. margarine 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 egg whites 1/4 cup molasses 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup all-purpose flour | 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ginger 1/2 tsp cloves 1/2 cup sugar |
Directions
In a large bowl use an electric mixer to beat margarine, brown sugar, egg whites, and molasses (the mixture will look curdled). In a separate bowl, sift or stir together flour, salt, soda, and spices. Add molasses mixture and mix until blended. Cover and chill (this is important: the dough will be too sticky to handle if not well chilled). Form into balls (about 1 1/2 tsp dough). Roll in sugar to coat. re-heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes. Do not over bake or they will lose their chewy texture. Store in an airtight container.
Calories: 62
Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Calcium 10 mg
Recipe from The Ultimate Meal Preparation Guide