Low Cal Molasses Cookies Recipes

LOW-CAL MOLASSES COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat oil, molasses, 1/4 cup sugar and egg.
• Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in another bowl; add to molasses mixture and mix well.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Shape into 1 inch balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are set and surface cracks.
• Remove from pan and cool thoroughly on wire racks.

DELICIOUS LOW-FAT GINGER MOLASSES COOKIES (HEALTHY!)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F and line the cookie sheet with parchment paper (this keeps the cookies softer).
• Cream the margarine and brown sugar in a large bowl, then stir in the egg whites(beaten) and the molasses and vinegar.
• Sift together remaining ingredients and add to the wet mixture.
• Shape into 24 balls and roll them in the additional granulated sugar. Lightly press them on the cookie sheet.
• Bake for 12 minutes. Let the cookies sit on the pan for about 2 minutes to firm slightly, then slide onto a cooling rack. ENJOY!
• Store these in an airtight container in layers lined with wax paper (prevents sogginess).

LOWER FAT OATMEAL MOLASSES COOKIES

Steps:

• Cream margarine; gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until well blended.
• Add molasses, egg and vanilla; beat well.
• Combine flour and next 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring mixture well.
• Gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture, mixing well to combine.
• Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto cookie sheets coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 350 for 12-13 minutes or until very lightly browned.
• Cool slightly on cookie sheets.
• Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely on wire racks.

GIANT LOW FAT GINGER COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 325°F.
• Combine the flour through the brown sugar and mix well.
• Using an electric mixer combine the butter, molasses, egg whites, and applesauce.
• Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
• Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
• Drop the batter by 1 1/2 tablespoons onto the baking sheet.
• These will spread so allow some room.
• Bake for about 15 minutes per batch or until they are starting to brown on the bottom.
• Let these cool on a rack.