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Soft Ginger Cookies

Molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves flavor 24 soft cookies. Stated timing is 15 minutes prep, 13 minutes cooking, and 28 minutes total.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 6 tablespoons light butter with canola oil
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar substitute
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute, for rolling

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine flour and spices.
  2. Beat butter with both sweeteners. Add egg and molasses; beat until creamy.
  3. Gradually beat in the flour mixture.
  4. Shape 24 two-inch balls, roll in the reserved sweetener, and place on a parchment-lined sheet.
  5. Bake 11–13 minutes, until light and puffy. Do not overbake.
  6. Cool 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

Store airtight for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month, as stated in the source.

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