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Healthy Chocolate Chunk Molasses Gingerbread Cookies
These healthier chocolate chunk molasses gingerbread cookies are chewy, soft and filled with the flavors of the holidays.
Prep Time
2
hours
hrs
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
8
minutes
mins
Total Time
2
hours
hrs
18
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
chocolate chunk molasses gingerbread cookies, healthier chocolate chunk molasses gingerbread cookies, healthy molasses gingerbread cookies
Servings:
12
cookies
Author:
Gina Matsoukas
Ingredients
¾
cup
almond flour
½
cup
spelt flour
½
teaspoon
baking soda
1
teaspoon
cinnamon
½
teaspoon
ginger
1/8
teaspoon
salt
2
tablespoons
molasses
¼
cup
honey
½
teaspoon
vanilla extract
1
egg
1
tablespoon
melted coconut oil
1/3
cup
dark chocolate
72% or higher, chopped
2
tablespoons
sugar
½
teaspoon
cinnamon
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients (almond flour, spelt flour, baking soda and spices).
In a small bowl whisk together remaining wet ingredients until completely smooth.
Add wet to dry ingredients and mix together until fully incorporated.
Add chocolate chunks and fold into batter.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Once chilled, roll about 1 tablespoon of batter into a ball.
If coating with sugar mixture, combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and roll ball until covered.
Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silpat.
Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.
Remove cookies from oven and press down on the top of them with a spoon for that signature molasses cookie wrinkle effect.
Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition
Serving:
1
SERVING
|
Calories:
153
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
21
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
7
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
16
mg
|
Sodium:
83
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
14
g