Depression-Era Ginger Molasses Cookies Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the light butter and zero-calorie sweetener until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and molasses, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
WW Points Calculation:
- Light Butter (3/4 cup): ~12 pts
- Zero-calorie Sweetener (3/4 cup): 0 pts
- Egg: 0 pts
- Molasses (1/4 cup): ~3 pts
- All-Purpose Flour (2 cups): ~16 pts (or ~12 pts if using whole wheat)
- Baking Soda: 0 pts
- Salt: 0 pts
- Cinnamon: 0 pts
- Ginger: 0 pts
Total Points: ~31 pts (adjusted based on flour type)
Servings: 24
Per Serving: ~1.29 pts (using all-purpose flour)
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: ~90 kcal
- Fat: 5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
I'm waiting for your comments! Enjoy!
